Endocrine System Quiz
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What are the chemical substances secreted by endocrine cells into the extracellular fluids that regulate the metabolic activity of other cells in the body?

  • Enzymes, antibodies, antigens, hormones, and neurotransmitters
  • Glucose, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and minerals
  • Water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen
  • Proteins, peptides, amines, steroids, and prostaglandins (correct)

    • What is the primary function of hormones in the body?

  • Provide energy for cellular processes
  • Support the structure of cell membranes
  • Aid in the production of neurotransmitters
  • Regulate the metabolic activity of other cells (correct)

    • Which type of hormones are unable to enter target cells directly because they are not water-soluble?

  • Steroid hormones and thyroid hormones
  • Protein and peptide hormones (correct)
  • Cholesterol and sex hormones
  • Prostaglandins and highly active lipids

    • Which stimulus for the control of hormone release is related to body fluids such as blood and bile?

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