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Neuroendocrine Interconnectivity

Meaning

The complex, bidirectional communication and regulatory network that links the nervous system and the endocrine system, ensuring the integrated control of systemic physiological functions. This connectivity is epitomized by the hypothalamic-pituitary axes, which translate neural signals, such as stress perception, into hormonal outputs, like cortisol secretion, influencing metabolism, mood, and reproductive health. It represents the ultimate biological coordination system.