Endocannabinoids (ECBs) are considered ubiquitous lipophilic agents, and this is a characteristic that is consistent with the wide range of homeostatic functions attributed to the ECB system. There is an increasing number of reports showing that the ECB system affects neurotransmission within the hypothalamic neurohypophyseal system. This review aims to provide an overview of the primary roles of ECBs in the modulation of neuroendocrine function and specifically, in the control of hydromineral homeostasis. For this purpose, both the general aspects of ECB-mediated signalling as well as the specific contributions of the central component of the ECB system to the integration of behavioral and endocrine responses that control body fluid homeostasis are discussed This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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