Multiple Choice
Which hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland?
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43. Endocrine System
Endocrine System
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In what way are neurosecretory cells similar to endocrine cells?
A
Both transmit electrical impulses directly to target tissues.
B
Both are restricted to the central nervous system.
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Both release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate distant target organs.
D
Both secrete digestive enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract.
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Understand the role of neurosecretory cells: Neurosecretory cells are specialized neurons that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, similar to endocrine cells. These hormones regulate distant target organs.
Compare neurosecretory cells to endocrine cells: Endocrine cells are non-neuronal cells that also release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate distant target organs. This is the key similarity between the two cell types.
Eliminate incorrect options: Neurosecretory cells do not transmit electrical impulses directly to target tissues; they release hormones instead. They are not restricted to the central nervous system, as they can influence distant organs. Additionally, neither neurosecretory cells nor endocrine cells secrete digestive enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract.
Focus on the correct answer: The correct similarity is that both neurosecretory cells and endocrine cells release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate distant target organs.
Summarize the concept: Neurosecretory cells act as a bridge between the nervous system and the endocrine system, functioning similarly to endocrine cells by releasing hormones into the bloodstream to influence distant tissues and organs.
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