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Hormonal Neurochemistry

Meaning

Hormonal Neurochemistry is the study of how hormones, both those secreted by classical endocrine glands and those synthesized locally in the brain (neurohormones), influence the synthesis, release, reception, and metabolism of neurotransmitters. This field explores the molecular interactions that link the systemic endocrine environment with the brain’s chemical signaling pathways, thereby regulating mood, cognition, stress response, and behavior. It is a fundamental discipline for understanding the neurobiological basis of conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postpartum depression, and age-related cognitive decline. This intricate relationship defines the brain-body communication axis.