neurohormone

• Substantivo que designa um hormônio liberado na corrente sanguínea em resposta a impulsos nervosos, como a noradrenalina ou a vasopressina.

A noun referring to a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to nerve impulses, such as norepinephrine or vasopressin.

1. Hormone released by nerve cellsC1formalmedical

   A chemical substance produced and released by neurons, which acts as a hormone to influence the function of other cells or organs.

   Neuro-hormônio

   • Norepinephrine is a well-known neurohormone involved in the fight-or-flight response.
   • Vasopressin, a neurohormone, regulates water balance in the body.
   • The release of neurohormones can be triggered by stress or nerve impulses.