Fish Physiology: Fish Neuroendocrinology

Current and critical synthesis of how the nervous and endocrine systems interact to maintain homeostasis.

Nicholas J. Bernier (Edited by), Glen Van Der Kraak (Edited by), Anthony P. Farrell (Edited by), Colin J. Brauner (Edited by)

9780123746313

Hardback, published 6 July 2009

560 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.2 cm, 0.82 kg

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 fishDespite 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.

Neuroendocrine circuits of the hypothalamus and pituitary
Integrative circuits of the hypothalamus
Endocrine targets of the hypothalamus
The GnRH system and the neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction
The neuroendocrine regulation of growth hormone secretion
The neuroendocrine regulation of prolactin and somatolactin secretion
The CRF system and the neuroendocrine regulation of the stress response and thyroid axis
Neuroendocrine-immune interactions
The neuroendocrine regulation of fluid intake and fluid balance
Perspectives in Fish Neuroendocrinology

Subject Areas: Fishes [ichthyology PSVW1], Animal physiology [PSVD], Neurosciences [PSAN], Fisheries & related industries [KNAF]