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solitary nucleus
solitary nucleus The solitary nucleus is a cluster of gray matter in the dorsomedial medulla oblongata that is connected with the solitary tract.
The solitary nucleus is a cluster of gray matter in the dorsomedial medulla oblongata that is connected with the solitary tract. It receives incoming signals from many body systems, including endings of the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves, and plays an important role in autonomic control related to circulation, breathing, taste, digestion, chemical sensing, and overall homeostasis.