Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 40 - Animal Hormones - 40.2 - The Endocrine System and Nervous System Work Together - 40.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 854: 3

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The juvenile hormone slows down maturation. This compound is secreted by the corpora allata and stimulates the insect to continuously molt from one juvenile form to another until juvenile hormone is no longer produced, typically after the 5th instar in Rhodnius.

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The juvenile hormone slows down maturation. This compound is secreted by the corpora allata and stimulates the insect to continuously molt from one juvenile form to another until juvenile hormone is no longer produced.
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