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Which of the following is NOT a way in which hormones are cleared from the plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which hormones are cleared from the plasma?
- Excretion by the liver into the blood (correct)
- Binding with the tissues
- Excretion by the kidneys into the urine
- Metabolic destruction by the tissues
Hormones that are bound to plasma proteins are cleared from the blood at:
Hormones that are bound to plasma proteins are cleared from the blood at:
- They are not cleared from the blood
- The same rate as unbound hormones
- Faster rates than unbound hormones
- Slower rates than unbound hormones (correct)
Which organ is responsible for excreting hormones into the bile?
Which organ is responsible for excreting hormones into the bile?
- Kidneys
- Liver (correct)
- Spleen
- Pancreas
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"Test Your Knowledge on Hormone Clearance Mechanisms: Discover the different ways hormones are eliminated from the body, including metabolic destruction, tissue binding, liver and kidney excretion. Learn how hormone-protein binding affects clearance rates and the duration they remain in circulation. Challenge your understanding of hormone physiology with this informative quiz!"