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Brain Hormone Reception

Meaning

This term refers to the specialized cellular processes within the central nervous system that involve the binding and subsequent signaling of circulating hormones. The brain, particularly regions like the hypothalamus and hippocampus, possesses a high density of specific hormone receptors, enabling it to monitor and respond to systemic endocrine signals. Proper brain hormone reception is essential for regulating mood, cognition, metabolism, and the entire Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. Dysregulation in this receptive capacity can profoundly impact neurological and psychological health.