10 Questions
Produced by the endocrine glands
hormones
Circulating
hormones
Paracrine
hormones
Autocrine
hormones
Neuroendocrine
system
Which hormone type acts on neighboring cells?
Paracrine hormones
What is the main difference between hormones and hormonoids?
Hormones are produced by endocrine glands, hormonoids are not.
Which compounds are considered as hormonoids?
Serotonin and acetylcholine
How do circulating hormones travel in the body?
They circulate in blood throughout the body
What is the function of the neuroendocrine system?
To achieve coordination of metabolism
Test your knowledge of hormones with this quiz on hormone definition, classification, chemical structure, and function. Learn about the organic, biologically active compounds produced by endocrine glands and their role in regulating metabolic activities.
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