| Cell Type | Supraoptic Vasopressin Neurons Neurodegeneration |
| Definition | The supraoptic nucleus (SON) is a compact hypothalamic structure located adjacent to the optic chiasm that contains magnocellular neurons specializing in the synthesis and release of the neuropeptides arginine vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin. These neurons project their axons directly to the posterio |