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Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that share features of both nerve cells (neurons) and hormone-secreting endocrine cells. They receive signals in the form of neurotransmitters from neurons and, in response, release hormone-like substances directly into the bloodstream. This unique function allows neuroendocrine cells to act as intermediaries between the nervous and endocrine systems, playing an essential role in regulating various physiological processes.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Neuroendocrine Cells. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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