0
Hormones are produced/secreted from endocrine glands in the body, the endocrine glands in the body include; adrenal glands, thyroid glands, parathyroid glands, the pancreas, testis, ovaries, pineal gland and the pituitary gland situated under the hypothalamus. Hormones are chemical messages which bring about a broad series of long lasting changes. Neurons are an electro chemical message which reacts from a stimulus, they make up the nervous system.
neurons are a much faster message then hormones (milli seconds) which does not persist, whilst hormones are a slower message that persists. Neurons can target individual cells whilst hormones can only target cells with the right receptor, whole organs or even systems.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the difference between amine and peptide hormones?
The difference between amine and peptide hormones are:Amine hormones are from amino acids. Peptide Hormones are peptide bonds between multiple amino acids.
What is the difference between pheromone and hormones?
pheromones are special female hormones
What is the difference between adrenal hormones and thyroid hormones?
Adrenal hormones come from you adrenal glands and thyroid hormones come from your thyroids.
A major difference between neurotransmitters and hormones is that hormones reach their destination via?
blood
What is the difference between plant hormones and animal hormones?
The plant hormones different parts of the plants in a different way while the animal hormones affect the target cells in more than one organ.
What is the difference between hormones and antibodies?
Hormones influence how your body reacts, behaves and develops while antibodies protect the body from infection and some deseases.
What is the difference between the blood of a boy and of a girl?
There is not much difference between the blood of males and females except for a few hormones. Blood transfusions between the sexes of same "blood group" is possible.
What is the difference between circulating and local hormones?
Local hormones become active without first entering the bloodstream. They act locally on the same cell that secreted them or on neighboring cells.Circulating hormones enter the bloodstream to be transported to their target cells.
Is there a difference between height enhancers and human growth hormones?
One is to make you taller and one is to make you have bigger muscles.
Difference between the male eunuchs and lady eunuch?
A normal male has both male & female hormones. But male hormones are predominantly higher than female hormones male eunuch female hormones are more than normal giving him female characteristics normal female,both hormones are there but female hormones are predominantly higher than male hormones female eunuchs male hormones are higher than normal.
What is the difference between protein hormones and steroid hormones and how they communicate with their target cells?
Steroid hormones arelipid-soluble and can dissolve easily into the cell membrane of the target cell to connect with receptors. Protein hormones are water-soluble and connect with receptors at the membrane because it can't diffuse through the membrane.
What is the difference between vitamins and hormones?
Vitamins, except those ones produced by the bowel's good bacterias, have to be assimilated from vegetables and fruits), or dietary supplements. Hormones are produced inside of the body, and can be also obtained through synthesized hormones, under medical prescription. Vitamins and hormones have many functions in the organism, but their way of action are different.
