neurosecretions

Example:Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in the brain's reward and movement systems.

Definition:A type of neurosecretion that is involved in the transmission of signals between nerve cells, typically within the nervous system.

Example:Insulin is an example of an important hormone that helps regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream.

Definition:Another type of neurosecretion that are secreted by specialized cells within the body and are transported by the bloodstream to target organs.

Example:Certain hypothalamic neurons act as endocrine neurons to regulate pituitary gland function.

Definition:Neurons that function both as part of the peripheral nervous system and as endocrine glands, secreting neurosecretions directly into the bloodstream.