20 Questions
Which hormone cannot be easily metabolized and has a longer half-life?
Thyroid hormones
Which transporter binds with thyroid hormones?
Thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)
Which hormone is bound by transcortin?
Glucocorticoids
Which hormone is bound by sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG)?
Testosterone
Which hormone is bound by vitamin D binding protein (VDBP)?
Calcitriol
Which hormones are stored in granules?
Proteins (e.g. PTH and Insulin)
Which hormones are not stored in granules?
Thyroid hormones
Which group of hormones are located intracellularly (cytoplasm or nucleus)?
Lipophilic hormones
Which group of hormones are located on the surface of the cell?
Hydrophilic hormones
Which second messenger is located intracellularly?
cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate)
Which hormone is a precursor in the formation of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, testosterone, and estrogens?
Progesterone
Which hormone is intermediate in the biosynthesis of estradiol and in the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT)?
Testosterone
Which hormone is classified as a single-chain polypeptide?
Chorionic gonadotropin (CG)
Which group of hormones is soluble in lipids?
Steroids
Which group of hormones is soluble in water?
Retinoid
Which hormone group requires a transporter for transportation in the blood?
Steroids
Which hormone group does not require a transporter for transportation in the blood?
Catecholamines
Which hormone group is involved in solving the solubility problem of steroid hormones and thyroid hormones?
Glycoproteins
Which hormone group provides a circulating reservoir of the hormone?
Proteins
Which hormone is an example of a glycoprotein hormone?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Test your knowledge of hormone classification! This quiz covers topics such as chemical composition, source, solubility properties, storage, transport, location of receptors, and the nature of the signal for hormone action. Explore the classification of hormones by structures, including the role of steroid hormones as precursor molecules.
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