What are the chemical messengers released by neurons that are used to either to excite or to inhibit other cells?
A) paracrines
B) neurotransmitters
C) hormones
D) None of the listed responses is correct.

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers released by neurons that either excite or inhibit other cells. Paracrines are chemical messengers released by cells that act on nearby cells, while hormones are chemical messengers released by endocrine glands that generally act on distant cells. Therefore, option A and C are incorrect.

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