Brain hormone
- Pronunciation
- /BRAHN hor-mohn/
- Category
- Neuroendocrine
- Singular
- Brain hormone
- Plural
- Brain hormones
Definition
A term used to refer to the neurosecretory product secreted by the brain that stimulates ecdysone synthesis in the prothoracic glands.
Etymology
From 'brain' relating to the organ in the central nervous system and 'hormone' from Greek 'hormon' meaning 'to excite'.
Example
The brain hormone, also known as PTTH, plays a crucial role in regulating molting in insects.
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Usage Notes
The term 'brain hormone' is often used colloquially, but the specific name for this neurosecretory product is Prothoracicotropic hormone (PTTH).