Asked by Benjamin Adams on Apr 27, 2024
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What are the chemical messengers released by neurons?
A) neurotransmitters
B) hormones
C) paracrines
D) none of the above
Neurotransmitters
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
Paracrines
Signaling molecules released by cells that affect other nearby cells.
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions and processes.
- Outline the role of neurotransmitters in neuron communication.
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meryam pachirMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Neurons release neurotransmitters as chemical messengers to transmit signals to other neurons or target cells, such as muscle cells or gland cells. Hormones are chemical messengers released by endocrine glands into the bloodstream to act on target cells at a distance, while paracrines are local chemical messengers that act on nearby cells without traveling through the bloodstream.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the role of neurotransmitters in neuron communication.