Hypertrehalosemic hormone
- Pronunciation
- /HY-per-treh-ha-LOH-seem-ik hor-MOHN/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Hypertrehalosemic hormone
- Plural
- Hypertrehalosemic hormones
Definition
A group of peptides that increase levels of sugar (trehalose) in the hemolymph of insects.
Etymology
Example
Insects undergoing flight preparation exhibit elevated levels of hypertrehalosemic hormone to prepare for energy demands.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Hypertrehalosemic hormones are structurally related but distinct peptides, and their specific functions may vary between insect species.