Neurological Mechanisms in Immune Regulation

This paper is a survey of the neurological mechanisms involved in the regulation of immune function. Its specific focus is to explore the anatomical regions of the brain that mediate inflammatory responses throughout the body. It begins by briefly reviewing experiments that elucidate a connection between psychological process and immune function. It also introduces the physiological connections that enable communication between the central nervous system and peripheral immune system. It then examines the brain regions involved in regulating immune responses, with additional insights drawn from the principles of active inference in interoceptive processes.

Keywords: Psychoneuroimmunology; Inflammation; Autonomic nervous system; conditioning; Insula; interoception; Active inference; Bayesian