Preoptic area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009396",
  "term": "Preoptic area",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A region of the anterior hypothalamus located rostral to the optic chiasm, involved in regulating several autonomic functions. It contains thermosensitive neurons that control body temperature and also plays a part in sleep regulation and maternal behavior. The preoptic area is a key site for the synthesis and release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which governs the reproductive cycle.",
  "synonyms": [
    "preoptic region"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hypothalamus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 795 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/preoptic-area/"
}