Area Postrema: The Brain’s Toxic Defense Mechanism
Anatomical Overview and Location The Area Postrema (AP) is a critical circumventricular organ (CVO) of the central nervous system, recognized primarily for its profound role in mediating the body’s response to systemic toxins. Anatomically, it is a paired structure situated bilaterally on the caudal floor of the fourth ventricle, near the obex, which marks the […]