Tuberomammillary nucleus
Nucleus in the mammalian hypothalamus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The tuberomammillary nucleus (TMN) is a histaminergic nucleus located within the posterior third of the hypothalamus.[1] It is part of the tuber cinereum.[2] It largely consists of histaminergic neurons (i.e. histamine-releasing neurons). It is involved with the control of arousal, learning, memory, sleep and energy balance.[1]
Quick Facts Details, Part of ...
Tuberomammillary nucleus | |
---|---|
Details | |
Part of | Hypothalamus |
Identifiers | |
Latin | nucleus tuberomamillaris |
Acronym(s) | TMN |
NeuroNames | 427 |
NeuroLex ID | birnlex_1271 |
TA98 | A14.1.08.932 |
TA2 | 5734 |
FMA | 62335 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
Close