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What is the function of hormones produced by endocrine glands?
What is the function of hormones produced by endocrine glands?
- Promote hair growth
- Enhance vision
- Activate muscle contraction and relaxation (correct)
- Increase blood pressure
Which type of glands do not have ducts for secretion?
Which type of glands do not have ducts for secretion?
- Mixed glands
- Endocrine glands (correct)
- Exocrine glands
- Sweat glands
How do hormones from endocrine glands reach their target organs?
How do hormones from endocrine glands reach their target organs?
- By direct contact with the skin
- Through secretory ducts
- By diffusion into the blood (correct)
- Through lymphatic vessels
Which type of gland secretes substances directly to a specific compartment or surface?
Which type of gland secretes substances directly to a specific compartment or surface?
What is the main role of the nervous system in relation to exocrine glands?
What is the main role of the nervous system in relation to exocrine glands?
How do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?
How do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?
Which term describes glands that serve both endocrine and exocrine functions?
Which term describes glands that serve both endocrine and exocrine functions?
What is the significance of a hormone's half-life?
What is the significance of a hormone's half-life?
What characterizes steroid-derived hormones in terms of solubility?
What characterizes steroid-derived hormones in terms of solubility?
How do amine and peptide hormones differ from steroid hormones?
How do amine and peptide hormones differ from steroid hormones?
In what way do prostaglandins differ from other hormones mentioned?
In what way do prostaglandins differ from other hormones mentioned?
How do hormones predominantly circulate in the blood to affect target cells?
How do hormones predominantly circulate in the blood to affect target cells?
What is the primary factor determining a target cell's response to a hormone?
What is the primary factor determining a target cell's response to a hormone?
How do fat-soluble steroid hormones primarily enter target cells?
How do fat-soluble steroid hormones primarily enter target cells?
In what way can a hormone increase enzyme activity by altering the enzyme's shape and function?
In what way can a hormone increase enzyme activity by altering the enzyme's shape and function?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the extent of activation of a target cell by a hormone?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the extent of activation of a target cell by a hormone?
Where do hormone receptors mainly exist in target cells?
Where do hormone receptors mainly exist in target cells?
