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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > nose > vomeronasal organ
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > nose > vomeronasal organ
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > nose > vomeronasal organ
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > nose > vomeronasal organ
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > nose > vomeronasal organ
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > nose > vomeronasal organ
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > respiratory system > nose > vomeronasal organ
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > respiratory system > nose > vomeronasal organ
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > respiratory system > nose > vomeronasal organ
Preferred Term:

vomeronasal organ

Definition:
An accessory chemoreceptor organ that is separated from the main olfactory mucosa. It is situated at the base of nasal septum close to the vomer and nasal bones. It forwards chemical signals (such as pheromones) to the central nervous system, thus influencing reproductive and social behavior. In humans, most of its structures except the vomeronasal duct undergo regression after birth.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
nose
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • vomeronasal nerve
  • Jacobson organ
  • Jacobson's organ
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/308291
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