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Contributors | |
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Preface | |
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Abbreviations | |
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Anatomical Neuroendocrinology | |
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Neuroendocrine Systems of the Fish Brain | |
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Introduction | |
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Cytoarchitecture of the Main Hypophysiotropic Territories | |
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Hypophysiotropic Territories in the Fish Brain: Tract-Tracing Studies | |
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Central Neurohormones | |
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Hypophysiotropic Peptides | |
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Hypothalamic Neurotransmitters | |
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Concluding Remarks | |
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References | |
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Endocrine Targets of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary | |
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Introduction | |
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Sex Steroids | |
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Corticoid Receptors | |
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Metabolic Hormones | |
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Concluding Remarks | |
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References | |
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Functional Neuroendocrinology | |
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The GnRH System and the Neuroendocrine Regulation of Reproduction | |
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Introduction | |
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Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH) | |
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Steroid Feedback Regulation of GnRH, FSH and LH | |
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Monoamine and Amino Acid Neurotransmitters | |
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Neuropeptides | |
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Protein Hormones | |
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Integrated Neuroendocrine Control of Gonadal Development | |
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Perspectives | |
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References | |
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Growth Hormone Regulation in Fish: A Multifactorial Model with Hypothalamic, Peripheral and Local Autocrine/Paracrine Signals | |
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Introduction | |
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Growth Hormone and Growth Hormone Receptors | |
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Biological Actions of Growth Hormone in Fish | |
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Regulation of Growth Hormone Secretion and Synthesis | |
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Functional Interactions of GH Regulators at the Hypothalamic and Pituitary Levels | |
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Summary Remarks | |
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References | |
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The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Prolactin and Somatolactin Secretion in Fish | |
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Introduction | |
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The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Prolactin Secretion | |
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The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Somatolactin Secretion | |
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Concluding Remarks | |
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References | |
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Regulation and Contribution of the Corticotropic, Melanotropic and Thyrotropic Axes to the Stress Response in Fishes | |
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Introduction | |
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Hypothalamic Regulation of Pituitary Cells | |
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Targets and Functions of the Corticotrope, Melanotrope and Thyrotrope Secretions | |
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Targets, Functions and Feedback Effects of Cortisol and Thyroid Hormones | |
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Contribution of the Corticotropic, Melanotropic, and Thyrotropic Axes to the Stress Response | |
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Perspectives | |
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References | |
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Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions in Teleost Fish | |
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Neuroendocrine-Immune Interaction | |
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Immune Modulation by Neuroendocrine Factors | |
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Neuroendocrine Modulation by Cytokines | |
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Conclusions and Future Perspectives | |
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References | |
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The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Fluid Intake and Fluid Balance | |
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Introduction | |
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Regulation of Fluid Intake | |
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Regulation of Fluid Balance: Renal and Extrarenal Mechanisms | |
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Perspectives | |
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References | |
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The Endocrine Regulation of Food Intake | |
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Introduction | |
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Endocrine Regulation | |
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Influence of Intrinsic Factors | |
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Influence of Extrinsic Factors | |
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Proposed Model of Endocrine Circuitries Involved in Feeding in Fishes and Concluding Remarks | |
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References | |
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The Neuronal and Endocrine Regulation of Gut Function | |
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Introduction | |
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Anatomy of the Gut Neuronal and Endocrine Systems | |
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Neurotransmitters and Hormones of the Gut | |
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Development of Gut Innervation and Neuroendocrine System | |
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Control of Gut Motility | |
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Control of Secretion and Digestion | |
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Control of Nutrient Absorption | |
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Control of Water and Ion Transport | |
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Control of Splanchnic Circulation | |
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Concluding Remarks | |
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References | |
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Index | |
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Other Volumes in the Series | |