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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.  /secret   
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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
neurosecretory protein, Locusta migratoria  0   *Nerve Tissue Proteins *Insect Proteins Neurosecretory Systems. Gen Comp Endocrinol 1980;40(3):261

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