Habenula and Pars compacta

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Difference between Habenula and Pars compacta

Habenula vs. Pars compacta

In neuroanatomy, habenula (diminutive of Latin habena meaning rein) originally denoted the stalk of the pineal gland (pineal habenula; pedunculus of pineal body), but gradually came to refer to a neighboring group of nerve cells with which the pineal gland was believed to be associated, the habenular nucleus. The pars compacta is a portion of the substantia nigra, located in the midbrain.

Similarities between Habenula and Pars compacta

Habenula and Pars compacta have 6 things in common (in Unionpedia): Dopamine, Major depressive disorder, Midbrain, Neurotransmitter, Schizophrenia, Substantia nigra.

Dopamine

Dopamine (DA, a contraction of 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families that plays several important roles in the brain and body.

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Major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations.

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Midbrain

The midbrain or mesencephalon (from Greek mesos 'middle', and enkephalos 'brain') is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

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Neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission.

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to understand reality.

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Substantia nigra

The substantia nigra (SN) is a basal ganglia structure located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward and movement.

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Habenula and Pars compacta Comparison

Habenula has 63 relations, while Pars compacta has 33. As they have in common 6, the Jaccard index is 6.25% = 6 / (63 + 33).

References

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