Anatomy

Corpora Allata

Paired or fused ganglion-like bodies in the head of insects. The bodies secrete hormones important in the regulation of metamorphosis and the development of some adult tissues.

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Abstract

Paired or fused ganglion-like bodies in the head of insects. The bodies secrete hormones important in the regulation of metamorphosis and the development of some adult tissues.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Corpus Allatum
  • Allata, Corpora
  • Allatum, Corpus
  • Corpus Cardiacum

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

1977; for CORPUS CARDIACUM use NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS 1980-2014

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Previous Indexing

  • Juvenile Hormones (1972-1976)
  • Metamorphosis, Biological (1966-1976)
  • Neurosecretion (1966-1967)
  • Neurosecretory Systems (1970-1976)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A08w.713.100w
  2. A13.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Corpora Allata. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003335. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003335
  2. Corpora Allata. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_allatum
  3. Corpora Allata. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2081643