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Neuroendocrine Physiology

Meaning

Neuroendocrine Physiology is the highly specialized field of study that meticulously examines the complex, reciprocal communication and regulatory systems that exist between the nervous system and the endocrine system. This discipline investigates the precise mechanisms by which neural signals, such such as neurotransmitters and electrical impulses, directly influence the synthesis and release of hormones. Conversely, it also studies how circulating hormones actively modulate neuronal function, behavior, and cognitive processes. It provides the essential framework for understanding the integrated, systemic control of homeostasis, stress adaptation, and reproductive cycles.