Pars intercerebralis
- Pronunciation
- /PARS in-ter-se-re-BRAL-is/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Pars intercerebralis
- Plural
- Partes intercerebrales
Definition
A part of the insect brain associated with neuroendocrine functions and often linked to the regulation of hormones.
Etymology
Latin 'pars', meaning 'part', and 'intercerebralis', referring to its location between the two cerebral lobes.
Example
The pars intercerebralis is critical in the regulation of hormone secretion in insects.
Related Terms
- Brain
- Nervous system
- Neuroendocrine system