Which of the following best describes the neuroendocrine-to-endocrine pathway of hormone action?

A) A neural organ that produces hormones regulates another gland through the release of hormones into the circulation that travel to the affected gland.
B) A neural organ that produces hormones releases its hormones directly into another gland that it regulates.
C) A gland releases hormones directly into a neural structure, thus regulating neural functions.
D) A gland exhibits negative feedback on the nervous system by releasing hormones into neural tissue both directly and indirectly through the circulation .


Answer: A

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