Cephalic ganglia
- Pronunciation
- /SEF-al-ik GAN-gli-uh/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Cephalic ganglion
- Plural
- Cephalic ganglia
Definition
A pair of fused ganglia located at the base of the insect head, responsible for controlling sensory and motor functions of the head region.
Etymology
Example
The cephalic ganglia in insects control the nervous system's responses to stimuli like touch, vision, and smell.
Related Terms
- Brain
- Nervous system
- Head