neurochord

Meanings

• noun

  A type of nerve cord found in certain invertebrates, such as annelids and echinoderms, which runs along the length of the body and controls the muscles and reflexes.

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Variants

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nearshore

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'neuron' meaning nerve and 'chorda' meaning cord.

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Trivia

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1. The neurochord is also known as the 'dorsal nerve cord' or 'lateral nerve cord'.

2. The neurochord is responsible for both voluntary and involuntary movements in invertebrates.

3. The neurochord is believed to have evolved from a primitive type of nerve net.

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1. peripheral nervous system: The part of the nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body, including the sensory organs and effectors such as muscles and glands.

2. central nervous system: The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord.

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   - Imagine a long, thin cord running along the length of an invertebrate's body, controlling its muscles and reflexes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neurochord' with the idea of a nerve cord in invertebrates.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nerve Cord In Animals' to remember the meaning of 'neurochord'.

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