Neuropeptide

A) Chemicals produced by neurons that function as hormones
B) Chemicals that act locally on nearby cells
C) Chemical secreted by presynaptic terminal
D) Influences same cell type from which it is secreted
E) Chemical secreted into blood by specialized cells; travels some distance to target tissues

Neuropeptide

A type of molecule used by neurons to communicate with each other, involving in various brain functions such as analgesia, reward, food intake, metabolism, reproduction, social behaviors, learning, and memory.

Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, integral to the functioning of the nervous system.

Presynaptic Terminal

Enlarged axon terminal or terminal bouton.