Which Neurotransmitter Is Also a Hormone

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is also a hormone?

• A)norepinephrine
• B)dopamine
• C)glutamate
• D)serotonin

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Definitions:

Anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility, often arising in response to perceived wrong or injustice.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol and other hormones.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as mineralocorticoids that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.