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What occurs when a catecholamine or peptide hormone binds to its receptor on a cell surface?
What occurs when a catecholamine or peptide hormone binds to its receptor on a cell surface?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in mammary glands?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in mammary glands?
Which statement about peptide hormones is false?
Which statement about peptide hormones is false?
Where are steroid hormones synthesized within the cell?
Where are steroid hormones synthesized within the cell?
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Which hormone controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
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Which of the following is NOT an amino acid-derived hormone?
Which of the following is NOT an amino acid-derived hormone?
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What type of hormone is characterized as a lipophobic molecule interacting with surface receptors?
What type of hormone is characterized as a lipophobic molecule interacting with surface receptors?
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Which of the following actions is NOT associated with steroid hormones?
Which of the following actions is NOT associated with steroid hormones?
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Study Notes
Hormone Action Mechanisms
- Hormones control various cellular processes, including electrical signaling, ion/molecule transport, enzyme activity, gene expression, and protein synthesis.
- Peptide hormones bind to cell surface receptors, triggering a second messenger system (often involving G proteins).
- Adenyl cyclase activation leads to cyclic AMP (cAMP) production.
- Steroid hormones bind to intracellular receptors, directly affecting gene transcription.
- Steroid hormones are synthesized in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
Hormone Types and Characteristics
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Peptide hormones are predominantly lipophobic, interacting with cell surface receptors. They are typically synthesized as prohormones, then modified prior to release. They usually remain in circulation for a short time, and interact directly with receptors on the target cells' surfaces. Prohormones are activated before release via post-translational modification. They circulate in the bloodstream unbound to protein carriers.
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Steroid hormones are lipophilic, binding to intracellular receptors. They cannot be stored in secretory vesicles.
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Amino acid-derived hormones are synthesized from tyrosine. An example is thyroid hormone, epinephrine and norepinephrine, and melatonin
Endocrine Glands and Hormones
- Most hormones in the body are peptide hormones.
- The most complex endocrine responses start with the hypothalamus.
- The posterior pituitary secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH, also known as vasopressin).
- The anterior pituitary is a true endocrine gland, of epithelial origin that releases numerous hormones.
- The pituitary hormone that regulates glucocorticoid release from the adrenal cortex is adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) regulates thyroid hormone synthesis and release.
- Prolactin stimulates milk production in mammary glands.
- Somatotropin (growth hormone) stimulates cell growth and metabolism.
Matching Hormones with Descriptions
- Peptide hormone: Lipophobic molecule that interacts with receptors on cell surfaces.
- Steroid hormone: Cannot be stored in secretory vesicles.
- Amino acid-derived hormone: Derivatives of tyrosine.
- Anterior pituitary: True endocrine gland of epithelial origin.
- Hypothalamus: Site of vasopressin synthesis.
- Posterior pituitary: Storage and release site for oxytocin.
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Description
Explore the intricate mechanisms of hormone action, including how peptide hormones and steroid hormones interact with cells. This quiz covers the binding processes, signaling pathways, and the characteristics of different hormone types. Test your understanding of these fundamental biological processes.
