Question: If an insect's sub-esophageal ganglion is paralyzed, it would be unable to: (RJ Assit Prof. Ento 2020)
Options:
Eat
See
Fly
Walk
✅Explanation:Sub-esophageal Ganglion:
-Part of the insect's central nervous system that controls the mouthparts and digestive system
-Paralysis of this ganglion would result in the loss of control over mouthparts, making eating impossible
-Part of the insect's central nervous system that controls the mouthparts and digestive system
-Paralysis of this ganglion would result in the loss of control over mouthparts, making eating impossible
📌 Other Options:
-See: Vision is primarily controlled by the optic lobes, not the sub-esophageal ganglion
-Fly: Flight is controlled by the thoracic ganglia
-Walk: Walking is controlled by the thoracic ganglia and the abdominal ganglia
🔑Key Points:
-Insect Nervous System: A complex system that controls various functions, including movement, sensation, and digestion
-Sub-esophageal Ganglion: A specific part of the nervous system that controls eating and digestion