A light- and electron-microscopic study of the pineal complex of the ammocoete larva of the southern lamprey Geotria australis.
Microsc Electron Biol Celular
; 16(1): 69-85, 1992 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-1293483
The pineal complex of larval Geotria australis lampreys has been examined by light- and electron-microscopy. The complex consists of a pineal organ and a smaller parapineal organ, the former being situated dorsal to the latter. It is concluded that the pineal organ is a functioning photoreceptor, with neural and endocrine output. The parapineal appears to be a more basic neuroendocrine organ without photosensory capability. Day-night comparisons of the pineal complex show no obvious differences in ultrastructure; this could be related to the chronobiological role of the complex as a constant monitor of ambient light levels, rather than a mere visual receptor that changes its sensitivity at night.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Glândula Pineal
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Diencéfalo
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Lampreias
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Sistemas Neurossecretores
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Microsc Electron Biol Celular
Assunto da revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Jamaica
País de publicação:
Argentina