Endocrine System Overview

Reception of the signal and signal transduction

Water-soluble hormones are proteins, short polypeptides, and some modified versions of single amino acids. Examples include most hormones produced by the endocrine glands.

Lipid-soluble hormones are small molecules made from cholesterol. They are classified as steroid hormones.

<p>The three stages are reception, signal transduction, and response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water-soluble hormones bind to cell surface receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Signal transduction converts the signal from one form to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lipid-soluble hormones can pass through the cell membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water-soluble hormones cannot cross cell membranes, while lipid-soluble hormones can.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water-soluble hormones bind to cell surface receptors to initiate signal transduction pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water-soluble hormones include proteins, short polypeptides, and some modified versions of single amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers