â¦ See, some of the myths Ovid recounts involve sexual violence. Zeusâ daughter Persephone (aka Prosperina), for instance, is kidnapped, raped, and taken as a bride by Hades, king of the underworld. The op-ed writers suggest this ancient Greek and Roman myth is too triggering to be taught in todayâs classroom.
â¢ Neurotransmitters belong to the nervous system, whereas hormones belong to the endocrine system. â¢ Transmission of neurotransmitters is across the synaptic cleft, whereas that of hormones is by blood.â¢ Hormones are produced by endocrine glands while neurotransmitters are produced by neurons. Neurotransmitters belong to the nervous system, whereas hormones belong to the endocrine system. â¢ Transmission of neurotransmitters is across the synaptic cleft, whereas that of hormones is by blood.
The endocrine system is made up of pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, pancreatic islet cells (also known as islets of Langerhans) and the ovaries or testicles. 1  The pituitary, pineal and parathyroid glands are neuroendocrine glands. Neuroendocrine cells in the digestive system regulate intestinal movements and the release of digestive enzymes. 2  Neuroendocrine cells in the respiratory system are believed to play a role in the developmental stages of the respiratory organs. 3  They also regulate respiratory function.