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Research on the regulatory roles of estrogen in the circulatory
system (body fluid circulation) and energy balance homeostasis from
environmental, behavioral, and physiological points of view. To
gain insights into the effects of female sex hormones, which have
multiple functions other than their major roles in the reproductive
system, the research focuses on: (1) the effects of estrogen, a
female sex hormone, on food and water consumption patterns, and
the central nervous mechanisms associated with the function; (2)
the effects of estrogen on circadian rhythms in various kinds of
behavior; (3) the effects of estrogen on body fluid circulation
and blood pressure regulation, and the central nervous mechanisms
involved in the function; and (4) the relationships between the
menstrual cycle and edema (fluid retention). Additionally, applied
research is also conducted regarding proper hydration to avoid heat
stress as well as the development of functional clothes that help
prevent edema and support fluid circulation. |
Nara
Women's University