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Oxytocin
Regulates social bonding, sexual reproduction, and maternal behaviors.
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Mediates 'fight-or-flight' response, increasing heart rate, blood flow, and prepares the body for action.
Cortisol
Involved in stress response, metabolic functions, and immune response modulation.
Insulin
While primarily known for regulating blood sugar levels, it also influences neural signaling and cognitive functions.
Vasopressin (ADH)
Controls water retention in kidneys but also involves social behavior, stress response, and pair bonding.
Endorphins
Neuropeptides that act as natural painkillers and are also involved in producing euphoria.
Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
Functions as a neurotransmitter and hormone; involved in arousal, attention, and response to stress.
Ghrelin
Often termed the 'hunger hormone', it stimulates appetite, food intake, and promotes fat storage.
Estrogen
Affects the development of the nervous system and modulates mood and cognitive functions in adults.
Testosterone
Involved in aggression, sexual behavior, and cognitive function, particularly in males.
Melatonin
Regulates sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.
Thyroid Hormones (T3 & T4)
Regulate metabolism, growth, and development, including neuronal maturation and plasticity.
Leptin
Often termed the 'satiety hormone', it inhibits hunger and regulates energy balance.
Growth Hormone (GH)
Regulates body composition, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function.
Serotonin
Primarily a neurotransmitter, but its modulation also influences mood, emotion, and sleep.
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