By: Nicholas J. Bernier (Editor), Glen Van Der Kraak (Editor), Anthony P. Farrell (Editor), Colin J. Brauner (Editor)

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The study of fish neuroendocrinology has had a significant impact on our general understanding of the functional roles and evolution of a variety of neurochemical messengers and systems. Not only do fish possess unique neuroendocrine features, they have also been and remain an important vertebrate models for the discovery of new neuropeptides. In the last fifty years, neuroendocrinologists have documented a complex and seemingly infinite number of interactions between hormones and nerve structures. Gradually emerging from this knowledge is an understanding of the specific neurohormonal pathways and the messengers responsible for maintaining homeostasis in an aquatic environment and for regulating the functional systems that allow for the highly diverse life histories and reproductive tactics of fish
Despite its recent growth, breadth and unique attributes, there is no single text covering the discipline of fish neuroendocrinology. In fact, other than a few mammalian neuroendocrinology textbooks, there is a serious lack of texts in comparative neuroendocrinology. Currently, information on the anatomical organization and function of the various neuroendocrine systems in fish is only available in original research papers and reviews.
By providing a current and comprehensive volume that highlights the specific properties of fish neuroendocrinology, this book will go beyond being the only reference text for fish neuroendocrinologists and will also serve comparative physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroanatomists and behaviourists interested in understanding the reciprocal actions between the nervous and endocrine systems.
* Highlights the specific properties of fish neuroendocrinology
* Emphasises the range and variety of interactions between neurobiology and endocrinology
* Discuses both anatomical and functional aspects of the Neuroendocrine system
* Also serves comparative physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroanatomists and behaviourists interested in understanding the reciprocal actions between the nervous and endocrine systems

Contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Abbreviations	p. xiii
Anatomical Neuroendocrinology	p. 1
Neuroendocrine Systems of the Fish Brain
Introduction	p. 4
Cytoarchitecture of the Main Hypophysiotropic Territories	p. 9
Hypophysiotropic Territories in the Fish Brain: Tract-Tracing Studies	p. 19
Central Neurohormones	p. 22
Hypophysiotropic Peptides	p. 30
Hypothalamic Neurotransmitters	p. 51
Concluding Remarks	p. 54
References	p. 55
Endocrine Targets of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary
Introduction	p. 76
Sex Steroids	p. 77
Corticoid Receptors	p. 91
Metabolic Hormones	p. 95
Concluding Remarks	p. 99
References	p. 100
Functional Neuroendocrinology	p. 113
The GnRH System and the Neuroendocrine Regulation of Reproduction
Introduction	p. 116
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH)	p. 117
Steroid Feedback Regulation of GnRH, FSH and LH	p. 121
Monoamine and Amino Acid Neurotransmitters	p. 124
Neuropeptides	p. 129
Protein Hormones	p. 132
Integrated Neuroendocrine Control of Gonadal Development	p. 134
Perspectives	p. 137
References	p. 140
Growth Hormone Regulation in Fish: A Multifactorial Model with Hypothalamic, Peripheral and Local Autocrine/Paracrine Signals
Introduction	p. 152
Growth Hormone and Growth Hormone Receptors	p. 152
Biological Actions of Growth Hormone in Fish	p. 154
Regulation of Growth Hormone Secretion and Synthesis	p. 155
Functional Interactions of GH Regulators at the Hypothalamic and Pituitary Levels	p. 179
Summary Remarks	p. 183
References	p. 184
The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Prolactin and Somatolactin Secretion in Fish
Introduction	p. 198
The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Prolactin Secretion	p. 199
The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Somatolactin Secretion	p. 214
Concluding Remarks	p. 220
References	p. 221
Regulation and Contribution of the Corticotropic, Melanotropic and Thyrotropic Axes to the Stress Response in Fishes
Introduction	p. 236
Hypothalamic Regulation of Pituitary Cells	p. 237
Targets and Functions of the Corticotrope, Melanotrope and Thyrotrope Secretions	p. 264
Targets, Functions and Feedback Effects of Cortisol and Thyroid Hormones	p. 272
Contribution of the Corticotropic, Melanotropic, and Thyrotropic Axes to the Stress Response	p. 282
Perspectives	p. 288
References	p. 289
Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions in Teleost Fish
Neuroendocrine-Immune Interaction	p. 313
Immune Modulation by Neuroendocrine Factors	p. 324
Neuroendocrine Modulation by Cytokines	p. 342
Conclusions and Future Perspectives	p. 346
References	p. 349
The Neuroendocrine Regulation of Fluid Intake and Fluid Balance
Introduction	p. 366
Regulation of Fluid Intake	p. 372
Regulation of Fluid Balance: Renal and Extrarenal Mechanisms	p. 389
Perspectives	p. 403
References	p. 405
The Endocrine Regulation of Food Intake
Introduction	p. 422
Endocrine Regulation	p. 430
Influence of Intrinsic Factors	p. 444
Influence of Extrinsic Factors	p. 447
Proposed Model of Endocrine Circuitries Involved in Feeding in Fishes and Concluding Remarks	p. 449
References	p. 450
The Neuronal and Endocrine Regulation of Gut Function
Introduction	p. 468
Anatomy of the Gut Neuronal and Endocrine Systems	p. 468
Neurotransmitters and Hormones of the Gut	p. 471
Development of Gut Innervation and Neuroendocrine System	p. 479
Control of Gut Motility	p. 481
Control of Secretion and Digestion	p. 490
Control of Nutrient Absorption	p. 494
Control of Water and Ion Transport	p. 494
Control of Splanchnic Circulation	p. 495
Concluding Remarks	p. 499
References	p. 499
Index	p. 513
Other Volumes in the Series	p. 527
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ISBN: 9780123746313
ISBN-10: 0123746310
Series: Fish Physiology
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 500
Published: 6th July 2009
Dimensions (cm): 23.7 x 15.9  x 2.7
Weight (kg): 0.793