How are hormones similar to neurotransmitters?

Answer 1

A neural impulse is similar to an electrical signal in three ways:

1. there are electrical voltages involved in the movement of the neural impulse;

2. an electrical signal can convey information, as can a neural impulse;

3. an electrical signal can cause an action, like a car starter switch starting the engine, and a neural impulse can cause a muscle to contract to move a limb.

(note that with respect to the voltages involved in the neural impulse, the voltages are created by the movement of chemicals, charged particles called ions, somewhat similar to how batteries produce voltages.)

(also note that the neural impulse is the signal which moves along the axon, as an action potential.)

Answer 2

Both trigger some sort of action in the body and both are stimulated by the brain.

Answer 3

Both have specific receptor sites.

Answer 4

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