5 Questions
Which type of cells receive neuronal input and release messenger molecules into the blood?
Neuroendocrine cells
Which part of the adrenal gland contains neuroendocrine cells?
Adrenal medulla
What is the process called when neuroendocrine cells bring about an integration between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
Neuroendocrine integration
Which division of the autonomic nervous system controls the adrenal medullary cells?
Sympathetic division
How do hormonal effects compare to the effects of neurotransmitters?
Hormonal effects are longer
Test your knowledge on neuroendocrine cells and their role in neuroendocrine integration with this quiz. Explore the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system, and discover how these cells release hormones into the blood.
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