neurosecretion
noun
a chemical secreted by a nerve cell.
neurosecretory
-
a word derived from
neurosecretion.
Example Sentences
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The anterior portion of the pituitary gland is regulated by releasing or release-inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus, and the posterior pituitary receives signals via neurosecretory cells to release hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
These cells are neurosecretory cells that develop from the neural crest along with the sympathetic ganglia, reinforcing the idea that the gland is, functionally, a sympathetic ganglion.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
