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Circulation
General References |
Miller,
T. A. (1997). Control in circulation in insects. Gen.
Pharmacol. 29: 23-38.
Abstract:
1. Studies on the physiology of
insect circulation have revealed that
the insect central nervous system
can exert a strong nervous control
over certain dorsal vessels and
diaphragms.
2. The function of neurohormonal
control over the heartbeat of
insects, though demonstrated, is
less clear. In contrast with studies
on the central nervous and
skeletal neuromuscular systems, not one
neurotransmitter substance has
been identified in any the vessels,
pumps or diaphragms responsible
for circulation in insects.
3. A coelopulse system was
identified and described that suggested a
very sophisticated coordination
between circulation and respiration in
insects. The circulatory systems
of cockroach, locust, fly, moth and
bee all involve unique
specializations.
4. It is suggested that an
autonomic nervous system is present in
insects and is responsible for
coordination and control of both
circulation and respiration.
Wasserthal, L. T. (1996).
Interaction of circulation and tracheal
ventilation in holometabolous
insects. Adv. Insect Physiol. 26: 297-351.
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