endostyle (Meaning)
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endostyle (n.)
A fold of the endoderm, which projects into the blood cavity of ascidians. See Tunicata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of endostyle
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endostyle Sentence Examples
- The endostyle is a longitudinal groove located on the ventral side of the pharynx in some chordates.
- The endostyle produces mucus, which helps to trap food particles and transport them to the stomach.
- The endostyle is lined with ciliated cells, which help to move the mucus and food particles along the groove.
- The endostyle is also involved in the production of iodine, which is essential for thyroid hormone production.
- The endostyle is found in all tunicates, as well as in some jawless fish and hagfish.
- The endostyle is thought to be a homologous structure to the thyroid gland in mammals.
- The endostyle is derived from the embryonic endoderm.
- The endostyle is typically located in the anterior region of the pharynx.
- The endostyle is a highly vascularized structure.
- The endostyle is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve.
FAQs About the word endostyle
A fold of the endoderm, which projects into the blood cavity of ascidians. See Tunicata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The endostyle is a longitudinal groove located on the ventral side of the pharynx in some chordates.
The endostyle produces mucus, which helps to trap food particles and transport them to the stomach.
The endostyle is lined with ciliated cells, which help to move the mucus and food particles along the groove.
The endostyle is also involved in the production of iodine, which is essential for thyroid hormone production.
