Which Structure Contains Serotonergic Nerve Cell Bodies

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which structure contains serotonergic nerve cell bodies?

• A) Nucleus basalis
• B) Medial septal nucleus
• C) Raphe nucleus
• D) Pedunculopontine nucleus

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Definitions:

Tissue Damage

The physical injury or harm to body tissues resulting from various causes, such as trauma, infection, or exposure to toxic substances, leading to inflammation or dysfunction.

Cold Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that are responsive to decrease in temperature, found in the skin.

Warm Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect increases in temperature, contributing to the sensation of warmth.

Nociceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.