5 Questions
Which type of glands secrete products to the outside world through ducts?
Exocrine glands
What is the main mode of travel for neurotransmitters and hormones respectively?
Neurotransmitters travel across the synaptic cleft; Hormones travel through the blood
Which gland is specifically mentioned in the document as being involved in hormonal communication?
Pineal gland
What distinguishes neural communication from hormonal communication in terms of release stimulation?
Neural messages are very rapid; Hormonal communication is slower and more prolonged
What enables communication between cells in the body?
Hormones
Test your knowledge about hormones, their functions, and their control in the body. Topics covered include hormone basics, neural and endocrine communication, maintenance of homeostasis, major endocrine glands, and the effects of hormones on behavior.
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