Neurovascular

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007905",
  "term": "Neurovascular",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to the functional and structural relationship between the nervous system and the circulatory system, particularly blood vessels. The term describes the intricate network of nerves that control vascular tone and blood flow, as well as the blood vessels that supply nervous tissue. A key concept is the neurovascular unit, which includes neurons, glial cells, and vascular cells that collectively regulate local cerebral blood flow to match metabolic demand.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nervous system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 891 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neurovascular/"
}