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Neurobiological Effects of Hormones

Meaning

The Neurobiological Effects of Hormones describe the profound, diverse actions that circulating endocrine molecules, including steroid hormones and neuroactive peptides, exert on the structure, function, and chemical environment of the central and peripheral nervous systems. These effects are central to regulating mood, cognition, stress resilience, and the intricate coordination between the brain and the rest of the body. Hormones are vital modulators of neural circuitry.