noun
- Substances (such as hormones or neurotransmitters) secreted by nerve cells or neuroendocrine cells into the bloodstream or tissue fluid.
Usage: plural form; technical/scientific term; commonly used in biology and neuroscience
Examples
- Neurosecretions from the hypothalamus regulate many bodily functions including temperature and hunger.
- The pituitary gland releases neurosecretions that control growth and metabolism.
- Neurosecretions play a crucial role in the communication between the nervous and endocrine systems.
- Scientists study neurosecretions to understand how the brain controls hormone production.
- Certain neurosecretions are released during stress to prepare the body for fight-or-flight responses.