prothoracicotropic

Adjective

Meaning

prothoracicotropic (comparative more prothoracicotropic, superlative most prothoracicotropic)

(biology) That modifies the behaviour of the prothoracic gland

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Examples

Neurosecretory cells in an insect's brain secrete a hormone, the prothoracicotropic hormone (PTTH) that activates prothoracic glands, which secrete a second hormone, usually ecdysone (an ecdysteroid ), that induces ecdysis. Source: Internet

Pupa Chrysalis of gulf fritillary When the larva is fully grown, hormones such as prothoracicotropic hormone (PTTH) are produced. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prothoraces prothoracic prothoracic gland prothoracicotropic hormone prothorax Prothro