Periaqueductal gray (Mesencephalic Central Gray; Midbrain Central Gray)

Central gray matter surrounding the cerebral aqueduct in the mesencephalon. Physiologically it is probably involved in rage reactions, the lordosis reflex; FEEDING responses, bladder tonus, and pain.


Diagnosis and therapies

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Wikipedia

Μ-opioid receptorSaposin protein domainAnterior grey column

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