Which of the Following Statements is True

Question

Which of the following statements is true?
A) neurotransmitters diffuse into the bloodstream
B) neurohormones diffuse into the bloodstream
C) neurohormones diffuse a short distance and bind to receptors in a synapse
D) neurotransmitters act only on cells that make neurotransmitters

Accepted Answer

Neurohormones are released by neurons into the bloodstream, where they can travel to target distant organs or cells, distinguishing them from neurotransmitters, which typically act across the synaptic gap between neurons.