CHIASMA OPTICUMS
\t͡ʃˈa͡ɪəzməɹ ˈɒptɪkəmz], \tʃˈaɪəzməɹ ˈɒptɪkəmz], \tʃ_ˈaɪ_ə_z_m_ə_ɹ ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k_ə_m_z]\
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The X-shaped structure formed by the meeting of the two optic nerves. At the optic chiasm the fibers from the medial part of each retina cross to project to the other side of the brain while the lateral retinal fibers continue on the same side. As a result each half of the brain receives information about the contralateral visual field from both eyes.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.