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neuroendocrine [¦nu̇r·ō′en·də·krən] (biology) Pertaining to both the nervous and endocrine systems, structurally and functionally. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While the salivary glands themselves are mesodermal in origin, endocrine cells may be found within these glands, most likely derived from embryonic neural crest cells of the diffuse neuroendocrine system. However, the effect of PFOS on the neuroendocrine system has not been investigated thus far. The neuroendocrine system can influence the antibody response both directly (through an influence on B cell function) and indirectly (through actions on regulatory cells such as T-helper and antigen presenting cells). |
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