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Neuroscience MOC
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Core Modules
Module 3 — Neuroendocrinology
Module 13 — Neurodegeneration
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Key Concepts
Hypothalamus
HPA axis
Sympathetic nervous system
Vagus nerve
Blood-brain barrier
Neuroinflammation
Neurogenesis
BDNF
Central sensitisation
Selfish brain theory
Gut-brain axis
Microglial activation
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Cross-System Connections
Neuro ↔ Immune:
Neuroinflammation
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Sickness behaviour
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Cytokines in the brain
Neuro ↔ Endocrine:
HPA axis
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HPT axis
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HPG axis
Neuro ↔ Gut:
Gut-brain axis
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Enteric nervous system
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Vagus nerve
Neuro ↔ Psychology:
Meta-emotions
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Stress response
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Pain neuromatrix