Hormone Types and Characteristics

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Which type of hormone receptors are typically located in the cell nucleus?

  • Steroid hormone receptors
  • Protein and peptide hormone receptors
  • Thyroid hormone receptors (correct)
  • Amine hormone receptors

What is a characteristic of protein and peptide hormones in terms of cell membrane permeability?

  • They can cross the cell membrane easily
  • They are stored in vesicles and released by exocytosis
  • They are hydrophilic and cannot cross the cell membrane (correct)
  • They are lipophilic and can diffuse across the cell membrane

Which type of hormone is synthesized from tyrosine?

  • Amine hormones (correct)
  • Steroid hormones
  • Lipid hormones
  • Protein and peptide hormones

What is a characteristic of steroid hormone receptors in terms of their location?

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Which type of hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla?

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