Endocrine System Basics

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Which type of hormones is formed by endocrine glands and secreted directly into the bloodstream?

Steroid hormones (correct)

Hypothalamic hormones

Amino-acid derivatives

Peptide hormones

How are the secretions of steroid hormones transported to specific target organs?

Through the nervous system

By the AH blood (correct)

By the lymphatic system

Through direct secretion into the target organ

Which hormone type is derived from tyrosine?

Hypothalamic hormones

Parathyroid and pancreatic hormones

Amino-acid derivatives (correct)

Peptide hormones

What is the main chemical classification of peptide hormones?

<p>Hypothalamic hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes peptide hormones and steroid hormones different in their mode of action?

<p>Peptide hormones exert their effects inside the target cells, while steroid hormones act on cell surface receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Endocrine System Basics

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Which type of hormones is formed by endocrine glands and secreted directly into the bloodstream?

How are the secretions of steroid hormones transported to specific target organs?

Which hormone type is derived from tyrosine?

What is the main chemical classification of peptide hormones?

What makes peptide hormones and steroid hormones different in their mode of action?

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