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neuroendocrinology

n. the study of the relationships between the nervous system—especially the brain—and the endocrine system. Some cells within the nervous system release hormones into the local or systemic circulation; these are called neuroendocrine (or neurosecretory) cells. The hypothalamus, for example, produces releasing hormones that regulate secretion of pituitary hormones. Certain substances, such as norepinephrine, act both as hormones and as neurotransmitters. See also psychoneuroendocrinology. —neuroendocrinological adj. —neuroendocrinologist n.

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January 30th 2025

realistic group conflict theory

realistic group conflict theory

a conceptual framework predicated on the assumption that intergroup tensions will occur whenever social groups must compete for scarce resources (e.g., food, territory, jobs, wealth, power, natural resources) and that this competition fuels prejudice and other antagonistic attitudes that lead to conflicts such as rivalries and warfare. Also called realistic conflict theory.