High Vocal Center

Nucleus in the NEOSTRIATUM of bird brains that sends signals for song production and receives auditory input. In some adult SONGBIRDS, research has shown that the size of this nucleus changes seasonally and that it exhibits neurogenesis.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): A08.186.211.200.885.287.249.487.550.484, A13.468

MeSH Unique ID: D053400

Entry Terms:

• Vocal Center, High

See Also:

• Songbirds

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Anatomy Category
Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Brain
Prosencephalon
Telencephalon
Cerebrum
Basal Ganglia
Corpus Striatum
Neostriatum
High Vocal Center

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Animal Structures
High Vocal Center