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Neurochemical Mechanisms

Meaning

Neurochemical mechanisms encompass the intricate molecular and cellular processes by which signaling molecules, specifically neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and neuropeptides, regulate communication between neurons and their target cells within the entire nervous system. In endocrinology, these mechanisms are intrinsically linked to hormonal action, as endocrine compounds frequently modulate the synthesis, rapid release, and precise receptor activity of these neurochemicals. They are the essential molecular foundation of mood regulation, complex cognition, and the body’s adaptive stress response.