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pre·tec·tal area
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Pretectal area
The pretectal area, or protectum, is a midbrain structure composed of seven nuclei and comprises part of the subcortical visual system. Through reciprocal bilateral projections to the retina, it is primarily involved in mediating behavioral responses to acute changes in ambient light such as the pupillary light reflex, the optokinetic reflex and temporary changes to the circadian rhythm. In addition to the protectum's role in the visual system, the anterior pretectal nucleus has been found to mediate somatosensory and nociceptive information.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pretectal area in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pretectal area in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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