urophysisBTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0001848
Definition
This is a neurosecretory organ found on the ventral aspect of the distal end of the spinal cord in fishes. These bodies are composed of unmyelinated axons terminating on a capillary wall. The function of the urophysis is unknown
References
1. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Washington D.C.: Deseases of fish
Legend
is an element of the parent element
is a part of the parent element
is related to the parent element
derives from the parent element
/
/
at least 1 tissue/ enzyme/ localization link in this branch
/
/
tissue/ enzyme/ localization link to BRENDA