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What are hormones?
What are hormones?
- Chemical substances produced by specific glands or groups of cells (correct)
- Enzymes responsible for digestion
- Neurotransmitters released by the brain
- Proteins synthesized by the liver
Which hormone is a cholesterol derivative?
Which hormone is a cholesterol derivative?
- Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
- Vasopressin
- Insulin
- Cortisol (correct)
What is the function of some hormones related to important environmental cues?
What is the function of some hormones related to important environmental cues?
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Producing energy for the body
- Stimulating muscle growth
- Transmitting important environmental cues to the body (correct)
Which type of molecule functions as a hormone and is derived from amino acids?
Which type of molecule functions as a hormone and is derived from amino acids?
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Which hormone is an example of a small peptide?
Which hormone is an example of a small peptide?
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Which type of molecule functions as a hormone and is derived from cholesterol?
Which type of molecule functions as a hormone and is derived from cholesterol?
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Which hormone is an example of a glycoprotein?
Which hormone is an example of a glycoprotein?
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Which hormone is a catecholamine derivative?
Which hormone is a catecholamine derivative?
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Which hormone is an example of an intermediate-size peptide?
Which hormone is an example of an intermediate-size peptide?
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Which hormone is a tripeptide derivative?
Which hormone is a tripeptide derivative?
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