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Which of the following best describes the main function of hormones in the endocrine system?
Which of the following best describes the main function of hormones in the endocrine system?
- Removing waste products from the blood
- Regulating cellular activities in target cells (correct)
- Generating energy for the body
- Transporting nutrients to the intestines
In terms of secretion, how do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?
In terms of secretion, how do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?
- Exocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood
- Exocrine glands secrete products into ducts or outside the body
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts (correct)
- Endocrine glands secrete products outside the body
Which of the following is NOT a major structural class of hormones?
Which of the following is NOT a major structural class of hormones?
- Steroids
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Peptides and proteins
- Amines
What is the main function of the amine hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the amine hormones in the endocrine system?
Which of the following is NOT a predominant steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex?
Which of the following is NOT a predominant steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary source from which steroid hormones are produced?
What is the primary source from which steroid hormones are produced?
Which hormones circulate mainly bound to plasma proteins?
Which hormones circulate mainly bound to plasma proteins?
What is the main role of the liver and kidneys in relation to hormones?
What is the main role of the liver and kidneys in relation to hormones?
Where are the majority of receptors for steroid and thyroid hormones located?
Where are the majority of receptors for steroid and thyroid hormones located?
What is permissiveness in hormone-hormone interaction?
What is permissiveness in hormone-hormone interaction?
How do receptors activated by peptide hormones and catecholamines function?
How do receptors activated by peptide hormones and catecholamines function?
What controls the secretion of a hormone?
What controls the secretion of a hormone?
How does the autonomic nervous system control the secretion of many hormones?
How does the autonomic nervous system control the secretion of many hormones?
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