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Which type of hormones have longer half-lives due to being hydrophobic?
Which type of hormones have longer half-lives due to being hydrophobic?
- Lipid hormones (correct)
- Peptide hormones
- Amine hormones
- Protein hormones
What is the classification of hormones that are largely hydrophilic and have short half-lives?
What is the classification of hormones that are largely hydrophilic and have short half-lives?
- Protein hormones (correct)
- Peptide hormones
- Lipid hormones
- Amine hormones
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrogens?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrogens?
- Aromatase (correct)
- 17-hydroxylase
- 11-hydroxylase
- 21-hydroxylase
Which gland secretes the 17,20-lyase enzyme?
Which gland secretes the 17,20-lyase enzyme?
Which glands are included in the discussion of hormone secretion in the chapter?
Which glands are included in the discussion of hormone secretion in the chapter?
Which hormone is responsible for body growth and basal metabolic functions?
Which hormone is responsible for body growth and basal metabolic functions?
What is the main regulatory mechanism for TSH production?
What is the main regulatory mechanism for TSH production?
What hormone initiates follicular maturation and estrogen production in women?
What hormone initiates follicular maturation and estrogen production in women?
Which hormone regulates cortisol and androgen production?
Which hormone regulates cortisol and androgen production?
What hormone is involved in lactation?
What hormone is involved in lactation?
Which factor is involved in the regulation of ADH?
Which factor is involved in the regulation of ADH?
What is the main function of a hormone in the body?
What is the main function of a hormone in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which hormones can be transported in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which hormones can be transported in the body?
What system is composed of glands that produce hormones?
What system is composed of glands that produce hormones?
Which term describes a chemical substance that sends messages to other cells in the body?
Which term describes a chemical substance that sends messages to other cells in the body?
In endocrinology, what can positive and negative feedback mechanisms help regulate?
In endocrinology, what can positive and negative feedback mechanisms help regulate?
Which of the following is an essential aspect for a clinical laboratorian to be able to do after completing this chapter?
Which of the following is an essential aspect for a clinical laboratorian to be able to do after completing this chapter?
What is the primary function of the R-cells in the zona reticularis?
What is the primary function of the R-cells in the zona reticularis?
Which hormone is known to regulate androgens that are produced by the zona reticularis?
Which hormone is known to regulate androgens that are produced by the zona reticularis?
What are the main manifestations of adrenal hyperandrogenism?
What are the main manifestations of adrenal hyperandrogenism?
What are DHEA and DHEA-S precursors to?
What are DHEA and DHEA-S precursors to?
What causes adverse effects related to DHEA and DHEA-S?
What causes adverse effects related to DHEA and DHEA-S?
Which of the following is a symptom of androgen excess (androgen precursor)?
Which of the following is a symptom of androgen excess (androgen precursor)?
How are circulating low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) involved in adrenal steroidogenesis?
How are circulating low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) involved in adrenal steroidogenesis?
What is the role of acetylCoA in adrenal steroidogenesis?
What is the role of acetylCoA in adrenal steroidogenesis?
What initiates steroid production in adrenal mitochondria?
What initiates steroid production in adrenal mitochondria?
How is newly synthesized pregnenolone further processed in adrenal steroidogenesis?
How is newly synthesized pregnenolone further processed in adrenal steroidogenesis?
What is the primary function of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in adrenal steroidogenesis?
What is the primary function of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in adrenal steroidogenesis?
Which enzyme is responsible for removing cholesterol from pregnenolone in the mitochondrial membrane?
Which enzyme is responsible for removing cholesterol from pregnenolone in the mitochondrial membrane?
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