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What is the main difference between a hormone and a neurotransmitter?
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Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. On the other hand, neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one Show more…
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