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Neurotransmitter Interplay

Meaning

The dynamic, complex, and highly regulated communication and reciprocal influence that exists between the numerous chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) responsible for transmitting signals across the synapses of the central and peripheral nervous systems. This intricate interplay governs virtually all aspects of brain function, including the regulation of mood, complex cognition, sleep architecture, and appetite control, and is highly sensitive to the modulating influence of the entire endocrine system. Clinically significant imbalances in this delicate system are implicated in a wide spectrum of neurological and psychological conditions.