pars intercerebralis
anatomy
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The pars intercerebralis is a region within the insect brain that contains neurosecretory cells. These cells produce and release hormones, including thoracotropic hormone, which stimulates molting, and bursicon, which aids in cuticle hardening. The pars intercerebralis plays a crucial role in regulating insect development and physiology through these neurohormones.1
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