Hormonal Receptors and Feedback Mechanism Quiz

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Hormone receptors are the large proteins present in the ______ cells.

target

Receptors of protein hormones and adrenal medullary hormones are situated in the ______.

cell membrane

Receptors of steroid hormones are situated in the ______ of target cells.

cytoplasm

Receptors of thyroid hormones are in the ______ of the cell.

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Occurs when 2 or more hormones work together to produce a particular result, known as ______ effect.

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Occurs when a hormone enhances the responsiveness of a target organ to a second hormone, known as ______ effect.

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Hormones are chemical messengers or regulatory molecules secreted into the ______ by endocrine glands.

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Endocrine glands are commonly referred to as ductless glands because hormones diffuse directly into the ______.

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The body's chemical messenger systems interact with one another to maintain ______.

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Thyroxine (T3) and Triiodothyronine (T4) are classified as ______ hormones

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Homeostasis of the internal environment is maintained partly by the ANS and ______ system.

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The hormone responsible for stimulating water reabsorption by the kidney is called ______

ADH Signup and view all the answers

The hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is ______

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Some chemical messengers are secreted due to response to neural stimuli, thus a sharp distinction between the nervous and endocrine systems cannot always be drawn on the basis of the ______ they release.

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Hormonal Receptors and Feedback Mechanism Quiz

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Hormone receptors are the large proteins present in the ______ cells.

Receptors of protein hormones and adrenal medullary hormones are situated in the ______.

Receptors of steroid hormones are situated in the ______ of target cells.

Receptors of thyroid hormones are in the ______ of the cell.

Occurs when 2 or more hormones work together to produce a particular result, known as ______ effect.

Occurs when a hormone enhances the responsiveness of a target organ to a second hormone, known as ______ effect.

Hormones are chemical messengers or regulatory molecules secreted into the ______ by endocrine glands.

Endocrine glands are commonly referred to as ductless glands because hormones diffuse directly into the ______.

The body's chemical messenger systems interact with one another to maintain ______.

Thyroxine (T3) and Triiodothyronine (T4) are classified as ______ hormones

Homeostasis of the internal environment is maintained partly by the ANS and ______ system.

The hormone responsible for stimulating water reabsorption by the kidney is called ______

The hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is ______

Some chemical messengers are secreted due to response to neural stimuli, thus a sharp distinction between the nervous and endocrine systems cannot always be drawn on the basis of the ______ they release.

Hormones are carried in the ______ to target tissues and organs where they regulate total body metabolism, growth, and reproduction.

Insulin and glucagon are classified as ______ hormones

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are examples of ______ hormones

The hormone responsible for regulating blood calcium levels is ______

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