Which specialized type of neuron responds to an action potential by releasing a hormone into the blood?

A) hormonal neuron
B) anterior pituitary cell
C) posterior pituitary cell
D) neurosecretory cell
E) endoneuron

Neurosecretory Cell

Specialized neuron that secretes a hormone into the blood in response to an action potential.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electric membrane potential, allowing for signal conduction in neurons.

Anterior Pituitary Cell

A type of cell located in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.