A type of cell in the hypothalamus that essentially functions as both a nerve cell and an endocrine cell because it generates nerve impulses and releases hormone into blood vessels.

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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A	target cell
B	neuroendocrine cell
C	endocrine system
D	endocrine gland

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus is comprised of a diverse array of neuronal and glial cell types, many of which are organized into spatially discrete clusters or nuclei1, 2, 3.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus contains a cluster of neurosecretory cells that secrete the hypothalamic hormones. Your hypothalamus, a structure deep in your brain, acts as your body’s smart control coordinating center.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus is a structure deep within your brain. It’s the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system. Your hypothalamus keeps your body balanced in a stable state called homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neuronal cell bodies within the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus manufacture antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin, which are transported along neurons to the posterior pituitary for storage and secretion.

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