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Neuroendocrine Plasticity

Meaning

Neuroendocrine plasticity describes the inherent capacity of the neuroendocrine system to undergo structural and functional changes in response to environmental stimuli, physiological demands, or chronic disease states. This adaptive ability involves modifications in hormone synthesis, receptor expression, and the synaptic connections between neurons and endocrine cells. This dynamic remodeling is essential for maintaining homeostatic balance across the lifespan and during periods of significant stress or reproductive change.