Corpora cardiaca

Pronunciation
/kor-por-uh CAR-dee-ah-kuh/
Category
Endocrine system
Singular
Corpus cardiacum
Plural
Corpora cardiaca

Definition

Paired endocrine organs in insects located near the brain, responsible for regulating various physiological processes such as heart rate, muscle contraction, and the release of neurohormones.

Etymology

Example

The corpora cardiaca in insects play a crucial role in controlling insect behavior.

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