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What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
- To facilitate rapid communication within the body
- To maintain homeostasis through slow-acting hormones (correct)
- To regulate the body's response to stress
- To control the body's immediate reactions
What is the main difference between amines and steroids?
What is the main difference between amines and steroids?
- Steroids have longer half-lives, while amines do not (correct)
- Steroids come from tyrosine, while amines come from cholesterol
- Amines are lipid soluble, while steroids are not
- Amines are hydrophobic, while steroids are not
Which type of hormone may cause multiple different reactions if it has receptors on multiple organs and glands?
Which type of hormone may cause multiple different reactions if it has receptors on multiple organs and glands?
- Protein hormones (correct)
- Steroid hormones
- Amine hormones
- Peptide hormones
What is the role of the paracrine system in cell communication?
What is the role of the paracrine system in cell communication?
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How do lipid soluble hormones travel through the cardiovascular system?
How do lipid soluble hormones travel through the cardiovascular system?
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What is the function of a second messenger in the hormone signaling process?
What is the function of a second messenger in the hormone signaling process?
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What is the role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the hormone signaling process?
What is the role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the hormone signaling process?
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What happens when downregulation occurs in response to hormone stimulation?
What happens when downregulation occurs in response to hormone stimulation?
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How do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland function in the endocrine system?
How do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland function in the endocrine system?
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What is the function of diacylglycerol (DAG) in the hormone signaling process?
What is the function of diacylglycerol (DAG) in the hormone signaling process?
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