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An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology

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An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology

An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology

Richard Brown, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia
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    This book is designed as an introductory text in neuroendocrinology; the study of the interaction between the brain and endocrine system and the influence of this on behaviour. The endocrine glands, pituitary gland and hypothalamus and their interactions and hormones are discussed. The action of steroid and thyroid hormone receptors and the regulation of target cell response to hormones is examined. The function of neuropeptides is discussed with respect to the neuroendocrine system and behaviour. The neuroimmune system and lymphokines are described and the interaction between the neuroendocrine and neuroimmune systems discussed. Finally, methods for studying hormonal influences on behaviour are outlined. Each chapter has review and essay questions designed for advanced students and honours or graduate students with a background in neuroscience, respectively.

    • Introductory text for biologists, psychologists and behaviourists
    • Tried and tested with courses for undergraduates and 1st year graduate students in States
    • Many easy to comprehend diagrams, plus review and essay questions, with answers

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    149 b/w illus. 20 tables

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    Contents

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Classification of the chemical messengers
    • 2. The endocrine glands and their hormones
    • 3. The pituitary gland and its hormones
    • 4. The hypothalamic hormones
    • 5. Neurotransmitters
    • 6. Neurotransmitter control of hypothalamic, pituitary and other hormones
    • 7. Regulation of hormone synthesis, storage, release, transport and deactivation
    • 8. Regulation of hormone levels in the bloodstream
    • 9. Steroid and thyroid receptors
    • 10. Receptors for peptide hormones, neuropeptides and neurotransmitters
    • 11. Neuropeptides I: classification, synthesis, and colocalization with classical neurotransmitters
    • 12. Neuropeptides II: neuropeptide function
    • 13. Lymphokines and the interaction between the neuroendocrine and immune systems
    • 14. Methods for the study of behavioural neuroendocrinology
    • 15. An overview of behavioural neuroendocrinology: present, future and past
    • References
    • Index.
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