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Which type of hormone is synthesized in the endocrine glands as larger precursor molecules called preprohormones and circulate in blood as free hormone?
Which type of hormone is synthesized in the endocrine glands as larger precursor molecules called preprohormones and circulate in blood as free hormone?
- Protein hormones (correct)
- Steroid hormones
- Modified amine hormones
- Amines hormones
What is the characteristic of the half-life of protein hormones?
What is the characteristic of the half-life of protein hormones?
- Variable
- Short (minutes) (correct)
- Dependent on the target cells
- Long (days)
How are steroid hormones synthesized?
How are steroid hormones synthesized?
- Stored as larger precursor molecules
- From cholesterol in the cytoplasm by multienzyme processes (correct)
- Directly from the endocrine glands
- From amino acids as preprohormones
What allows steroid hormones to enter the bloodstream?
What allows steroid hormones to enter the bloodstream?
Which type of hormone is bound to specific plasma proteins once released into the bloodstream?
Which type of hormone is bound to specific plasma proteins once released into the bloodstream?
What are cells that contain receptors for specific hormones called?
What are cells that contain receptors for specific hormones called?
Which category of endocrine disorder involves a problem with the gland that produces the hormone?
Which category of endocrine disorder involves a problem with the gland that produces the hormone?
What is the main challenge in correcting hypersecretion of a hormone?
What is the main challenge in correcting hypersecretion of a hormone?
What is the typical treatment for hyposecretion?
What is the typical treatment for hyposecretion?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of ACTH?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of ACTH?
What does Prolactin releasing hormone (PRH) stimulate the secretion of?
What does Prolactin releasing hormone (PRH) stimulate the secretion of?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production in mammary glands?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production in mammary glands?
What is the typical cause of growth hormone deficiency?
What is the typical cause of growth hormone deficiency?
How is growth hormone deficiency determined?
How is growth hormone deficiency determined?
What does growth hormone stimulate in most tissues?
What does growth hormone stimulate in most tissues?
What is the main challenge in correcting hypersecretion of a hormone?
What is the main challenge in correcting hypersecretion of a hormone?
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