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Neuro-Endocrine Engine

Meaning

The Neuro-Endocrine Engine is a conceptual model representing the highly integrated, dynamic functional unit of the nervous system and the endocrine system, with a central focus on the hypothalamic-pituitary axes. This engine functions as the body’s master regulatory center, translating both environmental and internal stimuli into coordinated physiological responses through rapid neuronal communication and slower, sustained hormonal signaling. Its optimal, synchronized function is absolutely paramount for maintaining systemic homeostasis, adapting to stress, and governing major biological rhythms, including metabolism, sleep, and reproduction.