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Neuroendocrine System Response

Meaning

The Neuroendocrine System Response is the integrated, dynamic communication and precise regulatory action involving both the nervous system and the endocrine system in immediate and sustained reaction to internal or external stimuli, most notably chronic or acute stress. This highly sophisticated system coordinates the rapid release of neurotransmitters with the slower, more sustained release of hormones to maintain essential homeostasis and facilitate adaptive behavior. A clinically well-regulated response is fundamentally characterized by a swift, appropriate activation followed by an efficient and complete return to a physiological baseline state.