Stomatogastric nervous system
- Pronunciation
- /sto-ma-to-gas-trik/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Stomatogastric nervous system
- Plural
- Stomatogastric nervous systems
Definition
A neural network in arthropods, including insects and crustaceans, that controls the movements of the gut during feeding and digestion.
Etymology
Example
The stomatogastric nervous system in insects is responsible for regulating feeding behavior.
Related Terms
- VNS
- Nervous system