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Which hormone type has receptors located in the cytoplasm of the target cell?
Which hormone type has receptors located in the cytoplasm of the target cell?
- thyroid hormones
- protein and peptide hormones
- steroid hormones (correct)
- amine hormones
What is a characteristic of catecholamine hormones, such as those produced by the adrenal medulla?
What is a characteristic of catecholamine hormones, such as those produced by the adrenal medulla?
- they can easily cross cell membranes
- they are derived from amino acids other than tyrosine
- they are lipid soluble
- they have receptors on the cell membrane (correct)
Which of the following hormones can cross cell membranes and bind to receptors in the cell nucleus?
Which of the following hormones can cross cell membranes and bind to receptors in the cell nucleus?
- insulin
- thyroid hormone (correct)
- adrenal cortex hormone
- parathyroid hormone
What is a common characteristic of protein and peptide hormones, such as those produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and pancreas?
What is a common characteristic of protein and peptide hormones, such as those produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and pancreas?
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Which hormone type uses a second messenger mechanism to transmit signals?
Which hormone type uses a second messenger mechanism to transmit signals?
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