Term Name: choroid plexus
Synonyms:
Definition: A tuft of capillaries that project into the ventricles of the brain and secretes cerebral spinal fluid. The choroid plexus is covered by a cuboidal epithelium which maintains the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001443]

Relationships
is part of: brain
has parts: choroid plexus epithelial cell choroid plexus vascular circuit
is a type of: brain vasculature
has subtype: choroid plexus fourth ventricle choroid plexus tectal ventricle choroid plexus telencephalic ventricle choroid plexus third ventricle

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