BrainRegionLAC MM EWN
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Edinger-Westphal Nucleus
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This page covers biological details of component Edinger-Westphal Nucleus. Region is part of aHuman target integrated biological model.
- Top-down path to region: Midbrain Mesencephalon -> Perhipheral Nuclei of Midbrain Mesencephalon (MM.PER) -> Edinger-Westphal Nucleus (LAC.MM.EWN) (see Mind Maps)
- Type: nucleus
- Brain area: Lower Brain - Autonomous Control Area
- Role: parasympathetic
- Function: Change Eye Pupil
- Notes to function: Parasympathetic nucleus, parvocellular extention of OCN
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Components
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Connectivity
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Inbound Region Connections:
| Source Area | Source Region | Source Name | Type | Reference |
| LRC | LRC.MM.DSCH | Darkschewitsch Nucleus | excitatory-glu | Eye blink reflex and pupillary light reflex (SupraOculomotor -> EWN, abstract) |
| LRC.MM.PT.PON | Pretectal Olivary Nucleus | excitatory-glu | Eye blink reflex and pupillary light reflex (Pretectum -> EWN, abstract) | |
| LRC.MM.PT.PR | Principal Pretectal Nucleus | excitatory-glu | Eye blink reflex and pupillary light reflex (Pretectum -> EWN, abstract) | |
| LRC.MM.PT.SL | Sublentiform Nucleus | excitatory-glu | Eye blink reflex and pupillary light reflex (Pretectum -> EWN, abstract) |
Outbound Region Connections:
| Target Area | Target Region | Target Name | Type | Reference |
| LAC | LAC.PN.PSYM.CLG | Ciliary Ganglion | excitatory-glu | Autonomic nervous system (EWN -> CLG) |
| LAC.PN.PSYM.EPG | Episcleral Ganglion | excitatory-glu | Autonomic nervous system (EWN -> EPG) |
Thirdparty Circuits
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- Vision Components - see Reference
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