International Journal of Tropical Insect Science

Table of Contents - 01 June 1981 - Volume 1, Issue 02  

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International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (1981), 1:161-166 Cambridge University Press
Copyright © ICIPE 1981
doi:10.1017/S1742758400000333

Research Article

Evidence of neuroendocrine relationships between mating and ovulation in the tsetse fly, Glossina morsitans morsitans

M. F. B. Chaudhurya1, T. S. Dhadiallaa1 and R. W. Kunyihaa1

a1 The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
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chaudhury mfb [PubMed]  [Google Scholar]
dhadialla ts [PubMed]  [Google Scholar]
kunyiha rw [PubMed]  [Google Scholar]

Abstract

Although mating is a necessary prerequisite for the induction of ovulation in the tsetse fly, Glossina morsitans morsitans, neither the accessory gland substance from the male nor any testicular component is responsible for causing ovulation. Experimental evidence suggest that two neural factors, one originating from the uterus during mating act as an afferent stimulus, and the other originating from the ovary during oocyte maturation regulate a cerebral hormonal factor which controls the event of ovulation. It is probable that one successful copulation removes an inhibition for the release of an ovulation stimulating hormone from the neurohemal organ into the circulation. The rate of synthesis and/or transport of the hormone from the neurosecretory cells to the neurohemal organ is probably regulated by the rate of oocyte development.

(Received May 12 1980)

Key WordsEndocrine; hormonal; Glossina; mating; neuroendocrine; ovulation; tsetse fly

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