On Fri, 31 Jan 2003, Harry Avis went:

> Technically speaking hormones act at a distance from the place they
> are activated, neurotranmsitters operate in close proximity.

The distinction I tend to use is: "When it's released into the
bloodstream, it's a hormone; when it's released into the cerebrospinal
fluid, it's a neurotransmitter."  A little broad, but should help the
students who asked the question.

--David Epstein
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