A Chemical Signal That Has Both Endocrine and Neural Roles

question 70

Multiple Choice

A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is

• A)parathyroid hormone.
• B)calcitonin.
• C)epinephrine.
• D)acetylcholine.
• E)ecdysteroid.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

The region of the brain located between the frontal and occipital lobes, responsible for processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as visual information.

Pain Signals

Neurological transmissions indicating injury or potential harm to the body, captured and relayed by sensory neurons.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the human brain that is responsible for voluntary movement, speech, and complex cognitive functions.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A complex network of neurons in the brain that is involved in the regulation of motivation and pleasure, among other functions.