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What characteristic of steroid hormones allows them to pass through cell membranes?
How do steroid hormones alter the activity of a target cell?
What is a common cellular response to hormone signaling?
What mechanism is primarily used by steroid hormones in target cells?
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Which hormone action is NOT typically associated with steroid hormones?
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What is the main function of exocrine glands?
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Which of the following glands are classified as endocrine?
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Which type of hormone is primarily water soluble and cannot pass through cell membranes?
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What characterizes hormones in terms of their action duration?
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Which class of hormones is known to regulate metabolic activity and is composed of proteins?
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How are mixed glands, such as the pancreas, classified?
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What type of hormones are released by nearly all cell membranes and have local hormone-like activity?
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What is a primary characteristic of steroid hormones?
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What initiates signal transduction in the context of peptide hormones?
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Which statement about hormone specificity is true?
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What is the role of adenylate cyclase in the signaling pathway of peptide hormones?
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What occurs when hormone levels are persistently low regarding receptor numbers?
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Which factor does NOT influence target cell activation by peptide hormones?
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Where are ACTH receptors specifically found?
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What determines the effectiveness of a peptide hormone on its target cell?
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Peptide hormones primarily communicate with target cells through what mechanism?
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What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?
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Which hormone action is characterized by effects on cells that produce them?
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How long can the effects of hormones last in the body?
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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
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What distinguishes local-acting hormones from 'true hormones'?
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Which of the following processes is NOT typically controlled by hormones?
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What type of signaling involves hormones affecting nearby cells?
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Which of the following glands is primarily responsible for hormone production and control?
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Study Notes
Endocrine System Overview
- The endocrine system is a collection of organs responsible for controlling cellular metabolic processes.
- Hormones are signaling molecules that can travel long distances in the bloodstream and influence target tissues.
- Effects of hormones can last from seconds to days and can either stimulate or inhibit target tissue growth and function.
- The hypothalamus is a neuroendocrine organ that produces and releases several hormones and is a major endocrine controller.
Local-acting Hormones
- Local-acting hormones are produced by various tissues like adipose cells, the small intestine, the stomach, the kidneys, and the heart.
- These are not "true hormones" as their actions are localized.
- Autocrines exert effects on the same cells that secrete them, with receptors present on the producing cells.
- Paracrines affect nearby cells, and receptors are located on those cells.
Hormone Control & Glands
- Most body cells are targets for hormones, influencing growth, maintenance, and repair.
- These hormones control various processes such as reproduction, growth, electrolyte balance, water regulation, cell metabolism, blood nutrients, energy production, and immune response.
- Exocrine glands, such as sweat glands, salivary glands and digestive organs, secrete substances directly into adjoining areas using excretory ducts.
- Endocrine glands, like the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pineal, release hormones into the interstitial fluid. These hormones are then transported through the bloodstream and bind to target organ receptors.
- Mixed glands, such as the pancreas, gonads, and placenta, perform both endocrine and exocrine functions.
Hormones
- General characteristics of hormones include regulation of metabolic activity in other cells, a lag time in their action, and prolonged effects.
- Hormones are generally classified into three main categories: amino acid-based, steroids, and eicosanoids.
Hormone Chemistry
- Amino acid-based hormones are water-soluble and need transmembrane receptors to activate target cells.
- Steroid hormones, being lipid-soluble, readily pass through the cell membrane and bind to intracellular receptors to activate target cells.
- A hormone's cellular response depends on the target cell type and the receptors present in that cell.
Hormone Action On Target Cells
- Hormones act as signals triggering a change in cellular activity.
- They influence protein synthesis, enzyme activation, ion channel activation, and cellular secretion.
- Common target cell effects include altering membrane permeability, stimulating protein synthesis, activating or deactivating enzymes, inducing secretion activity, and stimulating mitosis.
Hormones Signaling: Steroid v. Peptide
- Peptide and steroid hormones activate target cells through different mechanisms depending on their membrane permeability and receptor location.
- Steroid hormones enter the cell, bind to a chaperone protein, and migrate to the nucleus to bind to an internal receptor. This process directly influences gene transcription and cellular activity.
- Peptide hormones bind to extracellular (primary messenger) receptors. Through signal transduction pathways, they generate secondary messengers, like cAMP, which activate enzymes within the cell.
Peptide Hormones: Target Cell Properties
- Peptide hormones circulate through the bloodstream to most body tissues, excluding the brain due to the blood-brain barrier.
- Hormone specificity is based on the presence of specific receptors expressed on target cells.
- Receptor location can vary between target cells, with the types and amounts of receptors influencing the sensitivity of the cell to a specific hormone.
Peptide Hormones: Target Cell Activation
- Factors influencing target cell activation include hormone blood levels, the number of target cell receptors present, and the strength of binding affinity between the hormone and its receptor.
- Target cell receptor numbers are dynamic and subject to regulation.
- Up-regulation occurs when there are persistently low hormone levels and increases the number of membrane receptors.
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Explore the fascinating world of the endocrine system, which manages numerous metabolic processes through hormones. Learn about the roles of local-acting hormones, autocrines, and paracrines, as well as how various glands control hormone release. This quiz will deepen your understanding of how these systems interact and function.
