neurohormone
/ˌnʊroʊˈhɔrˌmoʊn/
noun
- A chemical substance produced by nerve cells that acts like a hormone, traveling through the blood to affect other parts of the body.
- The brain releases a neurohormone that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles.
- Stress can trigger the release of neurohormones that prepare the body for action.
- Scientists discovered a new neurohormone that influences appetite and digestion.