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It depends on the peduncle … it always connects something to something else….
- (Biology): Cerebral peduncle: a band of neurons, looking like a stalk, which connects various parts of the brain, enabling brain function.
- (botany): peduncle is the botanical name for the stalk that supports the flowerhead, connecting the root to the flower, i.e. the stem or stalk of the flower.
- (zoology): Pedunclea stem, which attaches a mass of tissue to a body. In fish anatomy, the caudal peduncle is the narrow part of the body where the tail is attached.
- (entomology): In insect brains, peduncles connects the lobes of the parts of the brain (the mushroom bodies) and extend through the brain. Peduncles are central nerve tracks. In arthropods, the base part of an antenna, connecting the antenna to the head is also called the peduncle.
It depends in what context the word is used. A pendulous describes a stalk like the stalk of a flower. In medical terms it describes the stalk like structures at the base of the brain.
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Cerebral peduncle function?
The function of the cerebral peduncle is the impulse to control the movements of the body. The cerebral peduncle is two cylinders composed entirely of nerves.
Function of peduncle?
The primary function of the peduncle is to control body movements. It sends nerve impulses from our brain to control our body.
How do you use peduncle in a sentence?
A peduncle is as stalk-like structure, zoologically and anatomically speaking. That peduncle should be pink, not blue. In botany, a peduncle is a flower stalk. The flower of that plant requires a peduncle.
What is the function of the peduncle in plants?
The peduncle in plants serves as the stalk that supports the flower or fruit, enabling it to be elevated for better access to pollinators or sunlight. It also aids in transporting nutrients and water to the flower or fruit for proper growth and development.
Is the peduncle male or female?
A peduncle is a body part. It means "little foot" in Latin.
Does the peduncle connect the cerebellum to the brainsteam?
Yes.superior cerebellar peduncle : between cerebellum and midbrainmiddle cerebellar peduncle : between cerebellum and ponsinferior cerebellar peduncle : between cerebellum and medulla
What is the purpose of the caudal peduncle?
Also known as the stem, the peduncle's purpose is to provide support for the flower.
Which cerebellar peduncle is the smallest?
Superior cerebellar peduncle (it's also the most medial of the 3 peduncles)
What is peduncel?
it is peduncle not a peduncel
What is the plural of peduncle?
peduncles
What deos the penduncle fixes?
The cerebral peduncle is made of a mass of nerve fibers, and there is one peduncle on each side of the brain. The term 'cerebral' means it is related to the brain. A 'peduncle' is a stem-like connector.
What is the meat of the pumpkin called?
A peduncle
