Ebook: Neural Regulation in the Vertebrate Endocrine System: Neuroendocrine Regulation

The objective of this volume is to provide recent information on neural regulation in the endocrine system in vertebrates. Classical studies have revealed that certain neurons synthesize and release chemical messengers into the blood vascular system. These neurons are endocrine devices that link the brain with the endocrine glands and other target organs. In vertebrates the hypothalamus is the seat of chemical coordination and integration of environmental and hormonal cues to modulate function of the pituitary, and, consequently, the functions of other endocrine glands. Information generated during the past few decades has resulted in profound alterations in the conceptual fabric of endocrinology. From the wealth of information that emerged on neuropeptides of the central nervous system, and connectivities of various brain centers, it has become clear that several extra-hypothalamic sites are also involved in regulation of hypophysial hormones. This volume is divided into five sections: brain regulation of pituitary, brain GnRH and regulation of pituitary in fish, brain control of growth hormone in fish and birds, brain regulation in mammalian luteinizing hormone, and neural control of other endocrines and the immune system. It is hoped that this volume will prove useful to researchers, teachers, and students involved in research and teaching in neuroendocrinology and comparative endocrinology.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-viii
The Median Eminence....Pages 1-22
Hypophysiotropic Neurons in the Brain of Teleosts....Pages 23-40
Functional Autonomy of the Adenohypophysis....Pages 41-53
Brain Regulation of Growth Hormone Secretion and Food Intake in Fish....Pages 55-67
GHRH....Pages 69-83
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neuronal Systems in the Teleostean Brain and Functional Significance....Pages 85-100
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone as a Paracrine Regulator of Ovarian Function....Pages 101-110
Role of Central Monoamines in Regulation of Gonadotropin-II Secretion....Pages 111-126
Opioidergic Regulation of Luteinizing Hormone Secretion and Gonadal Steroidogenesis in Male Rat....Pages 127-139
Photoperiodic Control of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Secretion in Seasonally Breeding Birds....Pages 141-159
Changes in the Expression of Avian Central Steroid Receptors with Respect to the Breeding Cycle....Pages 161-178
Neural Elements in Pineal Organs of Vertebrates....Pages 179-196
Interactions Between the Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreas....Pages 197-217
Neuroendocrine Regulation of Immune Function in Fish....Pages 219-231
Back Matter....Pages 233-240

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-viii
The Median Eminence....Pages 1-22
Hypophysiotropic Neurons in the Brain of Teleosts....Pages 23-40
Functional Autonomy of the Adenohypophysis....Pages 41-53
Brain Regulation of Growth Hormone Secretion and Food Intake in Fish....Pages 55-67
GHRH....Pages 69-83
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neuronal Systems in the Teleostean Brain and Functional Significance....Pages 85-100
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone as a Paracrine Regulator of Ovarian Function....Pages 101-110
Role of Central Monoamines in Regulation of Gonadotropin-II Secretion....Pages 111-126
Opioidergic Regulation of Luteinizing Hormone Secretion and Gonadal Steroidogenesis in Male Rat....Pages 127-139
Photoperiodic Control of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Secretion in Seasonally Breeding Birds....Pages 141-159
Changes in the Expression of Avian Central Steroid Receptors with Respect to the Breeding Cycle....Pages 161-178
Neural Elements in Pineal Organs of Vertebrates....Pages 179-196
Interactions Between the Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreas....Pages 197-217
Neuroendocrine Regulation of Immune Function in Fish....Pages 219-231
Back Matter....Pages 233-240
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