Neurohormone vs. Hormone

Neurohormone vs. Hormone — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Neurohormone and Hormone

Neurohormonenoun

A hormone secreted by or acting on a part of the nervous system.

Hormonenoun

A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism.

Neurohormonenoun

Any hormone that stimulates the nervous system.

Hormonenoun

A synthetic compound that acts like a hormone in the body.

Neurohormonenoun

a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin)

Hormonenoun

Any of various similar substances found in plants and insects that regulate development.

Hormonenoun

(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

Hormonenoun

(pharmacology) A synthetic compound with the same activity.

Hormonenoun

Any similar substance in plants.

Hormoneverb

To treat with hormones.

Hormonenoun

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect