Describe the difference between a neurotransmitter and a hormone.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The difference between a neurotransmitter and a hormone is that a neurotransmitter is the chemical that is released from a neuron in order to communicate with connecting neurons throughout the brain and body. A hormone is the chemical that is released from an endocrine gland in order to send messages through the bloodstream to specific locations throughout the body. Some of the same chemicals act as both neurotransmitters and hormones. The difference between the two lies in where the chemical is released in the body. If it is released from the end of a neuron, it is called a neurotransmitter. If the chemical is released from an endocrine gland into the bloodstream, it is called a hormone.