Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Natural killer (NK) cells are white blood cells that are crucial components of the innate immune system. They are known for their ability to recognize and destroy infected or abnormal…

Factors influenced by dietary intake that are associated with unhealthy psychological functioning include fatigue, depressive feelings and thoughts, stress, distress, nervousness, anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure), and increased hedonic vs.…

Negative valence refers to the unpleasant emotional quality or aversive nature of stimuli, experiences, or mental states that typically evoke avoidance behaviors or negative feelings such as fear, sadness, disgust,…

The nervous system, comprising the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), is a complex network of nerves and cells transmitting signals between different body parts. It…

Neural plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the brain’s ability to adapt to environmental changes by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections (Pickersgill et al., 2022).

Neural repair refers to the process by which the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, regenerates and repairs damaged or injured neural tissue. This process can involve the…

Neuro-Immuno-endocrine signaling mechanism is the complex interaction between the nervous, immune, and endocrine (hormonal) systems. This interaction regulates several physiological processes within MGBA, such as stress response, inflammation, and metabolic…

Neuroactive compounds are substances that can affect or modulate the nervous system's activity, influencing various brain functions such as mood, cognition, and overall brain health. These compounds may include natural…

The changes the brain undergoes to accommodate the presence of a new substance or condition.

These terms refer to the anatomy specific to the central nervous system, which involves the brain’s structures. Neuroanatomy is best understood within the context of brain structures relating to function.