While both the endocrine and nervous systems are involved with communication, they differ in their mechanisms. what is one difference between hormones of the endocrine system and neurotransmitters of the nervous system?
a) hormones are released into the synaptic cleft and neurotransmitters are released into the interstitial fluids
b) hormones are released into the interstitial fluids while neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft
Answer: b) hormones are released into the interstitial fluids while neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft
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