Which of the Following Best Describes the Neuroendocrine-To-Endocrine Pathway of Hormone

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the neuroendocrine-to-endocrine pathway of hormone action?

• A)a neural organ that produces hormones regulates another gland through the release of hormones into the circulation that travel to the effected gland
• B)a neural organ that produces hormones releases its hormones directly into another gland that it regulates
• C)a gland that releases hormones directly into a neural structure,thus regulating neural functions
• D)a gland that exhibits negative feedback on the nervous system by releasing hormones into neural tissue both directly and indirectly through the circulation

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Definitions:

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