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nucleus of the solitary tract

nucleus of the solitary tract The nucleus of the solitary tract is a region of gray matter in the dorsomedial medulla oblongata that is linked with the solitary tract.

The nucleus of the solitary tract is a region of gray matter in the dorsomedial medulla oblongata that is linked with the solitary tract. It receives input from many body systems, including facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerve endings, and helps coordinate autonomic control of functions such as cardiovascular, breathing, taste, gastrointestinal, and chemical-sensing aspects of homeostasis.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Solitary Nucleus” (D017552).
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