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What are steroid hormones primarily derived from?
What are steroid hormones primarily derived from?
- Fatty acids
- Cholesterol (correct)
- Amino acids
- Proteins
Steroid hormones cannot pass through the plasma membranes of target cells.
Steroid hormones cannot pass through the plasma membranes of target cells.
False (B)
Name one example of an amino acid derivative hormone.
Name one example of an amino acid derivative hormone.
Adrenaline
Amino acid derivative hormones bind with ______ carriers in blood circulation.
Amino acid derivative hormones bind with ______ carriers in blood circulation.
Match the following hormones with their chemical nature:
Match the following hormones with their chemical nature:
Which of the following statements about peptide hormones is true?
Which of the following statements about peptide hormones is true?
Peptide hormones can pass across the plasma membrane of target cells.
Peptide hormones can pass across the plasma membrane of target cells.
Name two examples of peptide hormones.
Name two examples of peptide hormones.
Insulin is a type of _____ hormone.
Insulin is a type of _____ hormone.
Match the following peptide hormones with their functions:
Match the following peptide hormones with their functions:
Flashcards
Peptide Hormones
Peptide Hormones
Hormones composed of amino acids, water-soluble, and travel freely in blood.
Hydrophilic nature
Hydrophilic nature
Water-loving; these hormones cannot pass through cell membranes.
Target Cells
Target Cells
Cells that respond to a specific hormone.
Human Insulin Structure
Human Insulin Structure
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Transport in blood
Transport in blood
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Unbound Peptide Hormones
Unbound Peptide Hormones
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Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane
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Steroid Hormones
Steroid Hormones
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Steroid Hormone Transport
Steroid Hormone Transport
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Lipid Hormone Nature
Lipid Hormone Nature
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Amino Acid Derivative Hormones
Amino Acid Derivative Hormones
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Amino Acid Hormones Transport
Amino Acid Hormones Transport
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T3 and T4
T3 and T4
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Adrenaline/Noradrenaline
Adrenaline/Noradrenaline
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