About The Medical Condition Periaqueductal Gray

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Periaqueductal Gray

Periaqueductal Gray Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Periaqueductal Gray Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Periaqueductal 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.

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