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Neuro-Endocrine Effects

Meaning

Neuro-Endocrine Effects refer to the reciprocal, integrated actions and influences exerted between the nervous system and the endocrine system on human physiology and behavior. These effects encompass how neural signals, such as neurotransmitter release, regulate hormone secretion and, conversely, how circulating hormones modulate neural function, mood, and cognition. This intricate communication network is the foundation for maintaining allostasis and coordinating the body’s response to both internal and external environmental changes. The clinical study of these effects is central to the field of neuroendocrinology.