Vomeronasal organ
Vomeronasal Organ
The Vomeronasal Organ (pronunciation: vo·mer·o·na·sal organ, /ˌvōmərōˈnāzəl ˈȯr-gən/) is a part of the olfactory system in many animals. It is also known as Jacobson's organ, named after the Danish anatomist Ludwig Levin Jacobson who first described it in 1813.
Etymology
The term "vomeronasal" is derived from the Latin words "vomer" meaning ploughshare, and "nasal" meaning nose. This is due to the organ's location along the nasal septum, which resembles a ploughshare in shape.
Function
The Vomeronasal Organ is primarily used for the detection of pheromones, chemical signals that carry information between individuals of the same species. It is connected to the brain via the Accessory olfactory bulb.
Structure
The Vomeronasal Organ is a tubular structure located in the lower part of the nasal septum, between the nose and the mouth. It is lined with sensory neurons that detect chemical signals and transmit this information to the brain.
Related Terms
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vomeronasal organ
- Wikipedia's article - Vomeronasal organ
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski