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What type of hormone can cross the lipid-containing plasma membrane of cells?
What type of hormone can cross the lipid-containing plasma membrane of cells?
- Amine hormone
- Prohormone
- Steroid hormone (correct)
- Peptide hormone
Which endocrine gland produces hormones derived from the amino acid tyrosine?
Which endocrine gland produces hormones derived from the amino acid tyrosine?
- Thyroid (correct)
- Testes
- Ovaries
- Adrenal cortex
What is the site of prohormone synthesis?
What is the site of prohormone synthesis?
- Nucleus
- Secretory vesicles
- Endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
- Golgi apparatus
Which type of hormone usually binds to cell surface receptors?
Which type of hormone usually binds to cell surface receptors?
What is the function of secretory vesicles in hormone synthesis?
What is the function of secretory vesicles in hormone synthesis?
What type of hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy?
What type of hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the co-evolution of G-protein–coupled receptors and receptor tyrosine kinases?
What is the primary reason for the co-evolution of G-protein–coupled receptors and receptor tyrosine kinases?
What is the primary site of action for steroid and thyroid hormones?
What is the primary site of action for steroid and thyroid hormones?
What is the result of ligand binding to nuclear receptors?
What is the result of ligand binding to nuclear receptors?
What is the term for the phenomenon where hormones at unusually high levels exhibit cross-reactivity?
What is the term for the phenomenon where hormones at unusually high levels exhibit cross-reactivity?
What is the primary function of nuclear receptors in hormone signaling?
What is the primary function of nuclear receptors in hormone signaling?
What is the characteristic of hormone receptors that allows for hormone specificity?
What is the characteristic of hormone receptors that allows for hormone specificity?
What is a characteristic of the endocrine system in terms of its anatomy?
What is a characteristic of the endocrine system in terms of its anatomy?
What is a common feature of peptide hormones such as TSH, FSH, and LH?
What is a common feature of peptide hormones such as TSH, FSH, and LH?
What is the primary reason for the evolution of hormones from simple to higher life forms?
What is the primary reason for the evolution of hormones from simple to higher life forms?
What is the largest classification of hormones?
What is the largest classification of hormones?
What is the role of the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system in endocrine regulation?
What is the role of the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system in endocrine regulation?
What is the function of the β-chain in peptide hormones such as TSH, FSH, and LH?
What is the function of the β-chain in peptide hormones such as TSH, FSH, and LH?
