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What type of feedback mechanism is used by most hormonal regulatory systems?
Negative feedback
What type of hormonal regulatory system is least common?
Positive feedback system
What is the role of receptors in hormonal regulation?
To bind to hormones
What is the role of the final hormone or product in a hormonal regulatory system?
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What is the primary function of a tropic hormone?
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What is the primary mechanism by which the endocrine system produces its effects?
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What is a key difference between the endocrine and nervous systems in terms of regulation?
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What type of hormones are able to cross cell membranes and bind to receptors inside the cell?
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What is the function of transport proteins in the endocrine system?
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What type of hormone stimulates the production of another hormone, which then produces the final effect?
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How is the effective plasma concentration of a hormone normally regulated?
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In the absence of a tropic hormone, what happens to the second gland?
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Which factor directly impacts the plasma concentration of a hormone when considering lipid-soluble hormones?
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What role do receptor proteins play in the regulation of hormone signaling?
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How do changes in the rate of secretion impact hormone levels in the blood?
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