Neurohormones Flashcards
1
Q
Some neurons don’t synapse with other cells rather their synaptic terminals located near _
A
Blood vessels
2
Q
When these neurons are stimulated, they release a _ into the bloodstream
A
Neurohormone
3
Q
Neurohormone carried through bloodstream to _
A
Distant target organs
4
Q
Neurohormone la released by specialized nerve cells called _
A
Neuroendocrine cells
5
Q
_ is Neurohormone released in bloodstream
A
Oxytocin
6
Q
Oxytocin released by neuroendocrine cells located in the _
A
Hypothalamus
7
Q
Oxytocin release can occur in response to the stimulation of nerves in _
A
Mother’s nipple
8
Q
Blood carries oxytocin to _
A
Mammary gland
(Causes milk to be ejected)
9
Q
Neuroendocrine cells are located in the _
A
Brain
