Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 67

Question: A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is

Options:

A) melatonin

B) calcitonin

C) epinephrine

D) cortisol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, functions both as a hormone (endocrine role) and as a neurotransmitter (neural role). It is released by the adrenal glands into the bloodstream and also by certain neurons in the nervous system.