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Neuroregulatory Hormones

Meaning

Neuroregulatory Hormones are a specialized and critical class of chemical messengers that are produced by various endocrine glands or neurosecretory cells and exert profound control over the function, development, and structure of the central and peripheral nervous systems. These powerful hormones, which include cortisol, thyroid hormones, and the sex steroids, traverse the blood-brain barrier or act on neural tissue receptors to modulate essential functions like mood, complex cognition, sleep architecture, and stress responsiveness. They serve as the essential, bidirectional link connecting the body’s metabolic and endocrine state with its psychological and neurological function.