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mesencephalon
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mesencephalon

Brainstem structure that functions as a relay system, transmitting information necessary for vision and hearing. It also plays an important role in motor movement, pain, and the sleep/wake cycle

Entitybrain regionorgan typeclass of anatomical entityQ185080

Also known as midbrain

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32 identifiers linking mesencephalon across the web's reference databases