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Neuroendocrine Pathways

Meaning

Neuroendocrine pathways are the intricate, integrated communication systems that link the nervous system and the endocrine system, enabling the body to coordinate rapid neuronal signals with slower, sustained hormonal responses. This system, centered around the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, translates neural information into hormonal signals that regulate fundamental physiological processes, including stress response, metabolism, growth, and reproduction. The precise coordination of these pathways is essential for maintaining systemic homeostasis.