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Neural Chemistry

Meaning

The complete array of chemical substances, including neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and neuromodulators, that govern the signaling, communication, and overall functional activity of the central and peripheral nervous systems. This intricate biochemical environment dictates everything from mood and cognition to autonomic regulation and motor control. The balance of neural chemistry is exquisitely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations, stress, and metabolic status.