Neuropeptides are small protein-like molecules (peptides) used by neurons to communicate with each other. They play a significant role in brain function and can influence a wide variety of physiological processes including pain perception, stress response, appetite regulation, and neuroendocrine function. Neuropeptides are synthesized in the cell body of neurons and then transported to the nerve terminals, where they are stored in vesicles.
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