Cell Signaling and Steroid Hormones Quiz
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Where are steroid hormone receptors typically located within cells?

  • In the cytoplasm or nucleus (correct)
  • In the cell membrane
  • In the endoplasmic reticulum
  • In the mitochondria
  • What is the ultimate destination of steroid receptor-hormone complexes?

  • Lysosomes
  • Nucleus (correct)
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • What is the function of steroid hormone receptors?

  • Act as enzymes for hormone synthesis
  • Activate genes that lead to degradation of proteins
  • Bind to carrier proteins in the blood
  • Function as transcription factors in the nucleus (correct)
  • Where are steroid hormones synthesized?

    <p>In the adrenal cortex, gonads, and placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main site of steroid hormone synthesis in producing cells?

    <p>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are steroid hormones excreted from the body?

    <p>Conjugated to sulfate or glucuronide, then excreted in urine or bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are steroid hormone receptors located?

    <p>In the cytoplasm or nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the receptor-hormone complex is formed?

    <p>It activates or represses genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the activated genes in the cytoplasm?

    <p>They create new mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do steroid hormones typically not mediate reflex pathways that require rapid responses?

    <p>As a result of a lag time between receptor binding and measurable biological effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Steroid Hormone Receptors

    • Steroid hormone receptors are typically located in the cytoplasm of target cells.

    Function of Steroid Hormone Receptors

    • The function of steroid hormone receptors is to bind with steroid hormones, forming a receptor-hormone complex.

    Destination of Steroid Receptor-Hormone Complexes

    • The ultimate destination of steroid receptor-hormone complexes is the cell nucleus, where they regulate gene expression.

    Steroid Hormone Synthesis

    • Steroid hormones are synthesized in the adrenal cortex and gonads.
    • The main site of steroid hormone synthesis in producing cells is the endoplasmic reticulum.

    Excretion of Steroid Hormones

    • Steroid hormones are excreted from the body through the liver and kidneys.

    Formation of Receptor-Hormone Complex

    • When the receptor-hormone complex is formed, it triggers a signal transduction pathway, leading to changes in gene expression.

    Function of Activated Genes

    • The function of activated genes in the cytoplasm is to synthesize new proteins, which then carry out specific cellular responses.

    Reflex Pathways

    • Steroid hormones typically do not mediate reflex pathways that require rapid responses because they work through gene transcription, which is a slower process compared to neurotransmission.

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    Test your knowledge on cell signaling pathways and the production of steroid hormones in the body. Questions may cover second messenger systems, G protein subtypes, and the synthesis of steroid hormones from cholesterol.

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