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Neurotransmitter Signaling

Meaning

Neurotransmitter Signaling is the intricate process of chemical communication that occurs across the synaptic cleft between neurons, involving the release, diffusion, and receptor binding of specialized signaling molecules called neurotransmitters. This system is profoundly integrated with the endocrine system, as circulating hormones directly influence the synthesis, release, and receptor sensitivity of these critical chemical messengers. Disruptions in this signaling are central to mood disorders, cognitive changes, and many neurological symptoms associated with hormonal transitions.