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A hormone, by definition, is a compound produced by an endocrine gland and released into the bloodstream where it can find it's target cells at some distance from it's actual site of release. A neurotransmitter on the other hand is a compound released from a nerve terminal. When an electrical impulse travels to the end of a nerve cell, it stimulates the terminal of this cell to secrete a chemical signalling molecule at a special junction between nerve cells called a synapse. These nerve terminals are in direct apposition with their target cells to ensure rapid and specific delivery of the signal. This mode of transmission is in general much faster than the endocrine transmission I mentioned above. Both target cells possess receptors for the signalling molecule and may produce identical biochemical responses, it's just a question of the release mechanism that determines whether or not a given molecule is a neurotransmitter or a hormone. So, in the case of adrenaline, it's a hormone when the adrenal gland releases it into the bloodstream and it goes to the heart or the lungs OR it's a neurotransmitter when it is released from a stimulated presynaptic nerve cell and acts on it's neighbouring postsynaptic cell. Source: http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2000-04/956588883.Ns.r.html you cannot make a neurotrans, mitter but you can make a hor mone
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Can you describe the difference between a neurotransmitter and a hormone?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons in the nervous system, while hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions and are released into the bloodstream by glands.
What is the difference between amine and peptide hormones?
Amine hormones are derived from amino acids, such as epinephrine and dopamine, and are typically water-soluble. Peptide hormones are made up of short amino acid chains and are also water-soluble. Peptide hormones include insulin and growth hormone.
What is the difference between presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons in the context of synaptic transmission?
Presynaptic neurons send signals, while postsynaptic neurons receive signals in synaptic transmission. Presynaptic neurons release neurotransmitters that travel across the synapse to bind to receptors on postsynaptic neurons, triggering a response.
How does the neuroendocrine system homeostasis in the body?
Neurons sense change in body systems, and hormones cause correction
What is the space between neurons called?
The space between neurons is called the synapse.
Can you describe the difference between a neurotransmitter and a hormone?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons in the nervous system, while hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions and are released into the bloodstream by glands.
A major difference between neurotransmitters and hormones is that hormones reach their destination via?
blood
What is the difference between adrenal hormones and thyroid hormones?
Adrenal hormones come from you adrenal glands and thyroid hormones come from your thyroids.
What pairs works together to form the neuroendocrine system?
Coordination + integration Neurons and glands
What is the difference between nuronse and hormones?
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.
One important difference between autonomic neurons and somatic neurons is the presence of?
Autonomic neurons control signals to and from the brain to smooth and cardiac. Whereas Somatic neurons control the signals to and from the skeletal system and brain.
A charge difference between the interior of the neuron axon and the exterior exist when the neurons is?
polarized
What is the difference between amine and peptide hormones?
Amine hormones are derived from amino acids, such as epinephrine and dopamine, and are typically water-soluble. Peptide hormones are made up of short amino acid chains and are also water-soluble. Peptide hormones include insulin and growth hormone.
Which nutrient is a key component in cell membranes neurons and certain hormones?
Phospholipids are the key component in cell membranes, while phosphorus is essential for neurons. Cholesterol is vital for the structure and function of cell membranes and is a precursor for certain hormones, such as steroid hormones.
What is the difference between nerve signals and hormones?
Nerve signals are electrical impulses that travel through neurons to transmit information quickly within the body, while hormones are chemical messengers released by glands into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions over a longer period of time. Nerve signals are fast-acting and localized, while hormones are slower-acting and can have widespread effects throughout the body.
What is the difference between presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons in the context of synaptic transmission?
Presynaptic neurons send signals, while postsynaptic neurons receive signals in synaptic transmission. Presynaptic neurons release neurotransmitters that travel across the synapse to bind to receptors on postsynaptic neurons, triggering a response.
Are hormones nerve cells?
No. neurons are the cells in the body that pass signals. Hormones are the chemicals that pass signals.
