Editing Paraventricular nucleus (section)

=== Centrally-projecting neurons ===
As well as neuroendocrine neurons, the PVN contains [[interneuron]]s and populations of neurons that project centrally (i.e., to other brain regions). The centrally-projecting neurons include
* Parvocellular oxytocin cells, which project mainly to the [[brainstem]] and [[spinal cord]]. These neurons are thought to have a role in gastric reflexes and penile erection,<ref name="pmid11477488">{{cite journal | vauthors = Giuliano F, Allard J | title = Dopamine and sexual function | journal = International Journal of Impotence Research | volume = 13 Suppl 3 | pages = S18-28 | date = August 2001 | pmid = 11477488 | doi = 10.1038/sj.ijir.3900719 | doi-access = free }}</ref><ref name="pmid16043278">{{cite journal | vauthors = Argiolas A, Melis MR | s2cid = 24929538 | title = Central control of penile erection: role of the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus | journal = Progress in Neurobiology | volume = 76 | issue = 1 | pages = 1–21 | date = May 2005 | pmid = 16043278 | doi = 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2005.06.002 }}</ref>
* Parvocellular vasopressin cells, which project to many points in the hypothalamus and [[limbic system]], as well as to the brainstem and spinal cord (these are involved in blood pressure and temperature regulation), and [[Brown adipose tissue|brown fat]] [[thermogenesis]].
* Parvocellular CRH neurons, which are thought to be involved in stress-related behaviors.