Why some consider the serotonin like hormone?

Erich A. Moraes @Erich_Moraes

02 February 2015 1 5K Report

Serotonin is most commonly believed to be a neurotransmitter, although some consider the chemical to be a hormone. Why?

Norbert Weiss

I believe it is because it is secreted into the bloodstream and so can work far away from the secretion source.

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