Terms
There are currently 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter N.
neurohemal organs
Specialized organs, similar to glands, that store their secretory product in a special chamber until stimulated to release it by a signal from the nervous system (or another hormone).
neurosecretory cells
Specialized nerve cells (neurons) that respond to stimulation by producing and secreting specific chemical messengers. Functionally, they serve as a link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.