Certain Neurons, Known as _______, are an Important Link Between

Question

Certain neurons, known as _______, are an important link between the nervous and endocrine systems.
A) neurohormones
B) prostaglandins
C) neuroendocrine cells
D) target cells

Accepted Answer

Neuroendocrine cells are specialized neurons that release hormones into the bloodstream, allowing for communication between the nervous system and endocrine system. Neurohormones are hormones that are released by neurons and act on target cells, but they do not necessarily play a role in connecting the nervous and endocrine systems. Prostaglandins are local hormones produced by a wide range of cells in the body, but they do not play a significant role in linking the nervous and endocrine systems. Target cells are cells that have a specific receptor for a hormone and are affected by it, but do not play a role in connecting the nervous and endocrine systems.