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Which type of hormones is formed by endocrine glands and secreted directly into the bloodstream?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main chemical classification of peptide hormones?
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What makes peptide hormones and steroid hormones different in their mode of action?
What makes peptide hormones and steroid hormones different in their mode of action?
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