How do hormones and neurotransmitters work together in the body to regulate various physiological processes?

Hormones and neurotransmitters work together in the body to regulate physiological processes by communicating messages between cells. Hormones are chemical messengers released by glands into the bloodstream to target specific organs, while neurotransmitters are released by nerve cells to transmit signals between neurons. Both hormones and neurotransmitters bind to receptors on target cells, triggering a response that helps regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.