An Introduction to Neuroendocrinology

by Richard Brown

• ISBN13: 9780521426657
• ISBN10: 0521426650
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-01-28
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

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.

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.