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

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A structure within the nervous system produces and release a hormone that regulate the activity of an endocrine gland.
• B) A structure within the nervous system produces a hormone and releases it directly onto an endocrine gland.
• C) A gland releases hormones directly into a neural structure, thus regulating neural functions.
• D) A gland exhibits negative feedback on the nervous system by releasing hormones into neural tissue both directly and indirectly through the circulation.

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