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MESENCEPHALIC CENTRAL GRAYS

\mˌɛsənsɪfˈalɪk sˈɛntɹə͡l ɡɹˈe͡ɪz], \mˌɛsənsɪfˈalɪk sˈɛntɹə‍l ɡɹˈe‍ɪz], \m_ˌɛ_s_ə_n_s_ɪ_f_ˈa_l_ɪ_k s_ˈɛ_n_t_ɹ_əl ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_z]\

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Central gray matter surrounding the cerebral aqueduct in the mesencephalon. Physiologically it is probably involved in rage reactions, the lordosis reflex, feeding responses, bladder tonus, and pain.

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