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Hormone receptors are the large proteins present in the ______ cells.
Hormone receptors are the large proteins present in the ______ cells.
target
Receptors of protein hormones and adrenal medullary hormones are situated in the ______.
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.
Receptors of steroid hormones are situated in the ______ of target cells.
cytoplasm
Receptors of thyroid hormones are in the ______ of the cell.
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.
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.
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.
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 ______.
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 ______.
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
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.
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 ______
The hormone responsible for stimulating water reabsorption by the kidney is called ______
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The hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is ______
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.
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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Hormones are carried in the ______ to target tissues and organs where they regulate total body metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
Hormones are carried in the ______ to target tissues and organs where they regulate total body metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
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Insulin and glucagon are classified as ______ hormones
Insulin and glucagon are classified as ______ hormones
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine are examples of ______ hormones
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are examples of ______ hormones
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The hormone responsible for regulating blood calcium levels is ______
The hormone responsible for regulating blood calcium levels is ______
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