Plexus
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-009040
A network or tangle of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels within the body. This anatomical arrangement allows for the distribution and interconnection of these structures, often serving a specific region or organ. Examples include the brachial plexus, which innervates the arm, and the choroid plexus, which produces cerebrospinal fluid.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-009040 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 897 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103) |
| See also | Ganglion; Nerve |
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