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Neurosecretory Systems
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Definition
: A system of neurons that has the specialized function to produce and secrete hormones, and that constitutes, in whole or in part, an endocrine organ or system.
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See Also
Neuroimmunomodulation
;
Neurosecretion
Examples
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System
;
Pineal Gland
Other names
Neurohemal Organ; Neuroendocrine System; Corpus Cardiacum; Systems, Neurosecretory; Systems, Neuroendocrine; System, Neurosecretory; System, Neuroendocrine; Organs, Neurohemal; Neurosecretory System; Neurohemal Organs; Neuroendocrine Systems; Organ, Neurohemal
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
neurosecretory protein, Locusta migratoria
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*Nerve Tissue Proteins
*Insect Proteins
Neurosecretory Systems.
Gen Comp Endocrinol 1980;40(3):261