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Stimulus-Secretion Coupling in Neuroendocrine Systems pp 1–27Cite as

Cellular Reorganization in Neuroendocrine Secretion

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Part of the book series: Current Topics in Neuroendocrinology ((CT NEUROENDOCRI,volume 9))

Abstract

Cellular reorganization accompanying changes in the physiological state of organisms is an emerging concept based upon rather recent discoveries. Old notions of central nervous systems as being structurally static after development are giving way to conceptualizations involving reorganization of the participating elements as function demands. All aspects of nervous systems should perhaps be thought of as at least having the potential for change and reorganization. Recent developments suggest that any arrangement of elements extant at a given time, or under one set of conditions, should be warily viewed as only one organization among many possible. The inseparability of structure and function has never been more undeniable. Research involving neuroendocrine systems has provided some of the more exciting and provocative ideas of the depth and extent of the reorganization that the nervous system may undergo in response to physiological challenges. It will be the aim of this chapter to present the evidence for function-related cellular reorganization in a neurosecretory system for which the phenomenon is well documented. In addition, the mechanisms involved in the cellular reorganization, to the extent that they are known or can at least be speculated on, will be discussed. Finally, evidence for function-related cellular reorganization in neurosecretory systems for which evidence is just beginning to appear will be reviewed.

Support from NIH research grants NS 09140 and NS 16942 is gratefully acknowledged Neuroscience Program Michigan State University East Lansing, Mi 48824, USA

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Hatton, G.I. (1988). Cellular Reorganization in Neuroendocrine Secretion. In: Ganten, D., Pfaff, D., Pickering, B. (eds) Stimulus-Secretion Coupling in Neuroendocrine Systems. Current Topics in Neuroendocrinology, vol 9. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-73495-3_1

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