How do neurotransmitters differ from hormones?

0 votes

130 views

asked Jan 14 in Psychology by AdelaideDunn (1.8k points)

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Please log in or register to answer this question.

1 Answer

0 votes

answered Jan 14 by KenOlvera57 (2.1k points)

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals within the nervous system, while hormones are chemical messengers that transmit signals throughout the body.

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Related questions

0 votes

1 answer 106 views

Hormones, ions, and neurotransmitters are all types of what?

asked Dec 30, 2024 in Science by Reuben64X571 (2.3k points)

0 votes

1 answer 78 views

How does the deletion or mutation of specific enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism affect the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin or GABA in the human brain?

asked Feb 19 in BioChemistry by Carole803671 (1.8k points)

0 votes

1 answer 92 views

How does the elevation of certain amino acid levels in the blood affect the production of neurotransmitters and lead to neurological disorders like phenylketonuria (PKU) and maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)?

asked Feb 13 in BioChemistry by ValentinStec (1.9k points)

0 votes

1 answer 163 views

How can we design drugs to target specific neurotransmitters in the brain associated with Parkinson's disease, while minimizing off-target effects on other neurotransmitters?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry by RobynButz517 (1.9k points)

0 votes

1 answer 121 views

How does the deficiency in a specific amino acid affect the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters in the brain?

asked Jan 30 in BioChemistry by CorneliusU11 (1.7k points)

37.4k questions

37.2k answers

2 comments

17.6k users

How do neurotransmitters differ from hormones?

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Please log in or register to answer this question.

1 Answer

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Related questions

Categories