neuromere (Meaning)
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neuromere (n.)
A metameric segment of the cerebro-spinal nervous system.
Synonyms & Antonyms of neuromere
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neuromere Sentence Examples
- The brain is divided into a series of neuromeres, which are segments that develop from the neural tube.
- Each neuromere gives rise to specific cranial nerves and muscles.
- Neuromeres are named according to their location in the brain, with the most anterior neuromere being called the prosencephalon.
- The prosencephalon neuromere gives rise to the forebrain, which includes the cerebral hemispheres and the diencephalon.
- The mesencephalon neuromere gives rise to the midbrain.
- The metencephalon neuromere gives rise to the hindbrain, which includes the cerebellum and the pons.
- The myelencephalon neuromere gives rise to the medulla oblongata.
- Neuromeres are important for understanding the development of the brain and for diagnosing neurological disorders.
- Mutations in genes that regulate neuromere formation can lead to birth defects such as spina bifida.
- Research on neuromeres is helping scientists to better understand the evolution of the brain.
FAQs About the word neuromere
A metameric segment of the cerebro-spinal nervous system.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The brain is divided into a series of neuromeres, which are segments that develop from the neural tube.
Each neuromere gives rise to specific cranial nerves and muscles.
Neuromeres are named according to their location in the brain, with the most anterior neuromere being called the prosencephalon.
The prosencephalon neuromere gives rise to the forebrain, which includes the cerebral hemispheres and the diencephalon.
