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What is the main function of motor organs in biology?
What is the main function of motor organs in biology?
- Release hormones into the bloodstream
- Produce a response like motion (correct)
- Activate gene expression within target cells
- Receive and process electrical signals
How do endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream?
How do endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream?
- By triggering gene expression changes
- By secreting them into the bloodstream (correct)
- By diffusing them directly to target cells
- Through activation of ion channels
What happens when a hormone binds to its specific receptor on a target cell's surface?
What happens when a hormone binds to its specific receptor on a target cell's surface?
- Activation of intracellular signaling pathways occurs
- Gene expression changes are triggered
- Protein synthesis is altered within the cell
- Initiates a series of intracellular signaling events (correct)
Which type of hormone response involves changes in gene expression and protein synthesis within target cells?
Which type of hormone response involves changes in gene expression and protein synthesis within target cells?
What characterizes non-genomic hormone responses?
What characterizes non-genomic hormone responses?
Where do hormones bind to trigger responses within target tissues?
Where do hormones bind to trigger responses within target tissues?
What is the role of the endocrine system similar to?
What is the role of the endocrine system similar to?
Which gland is described as the 'master gland'?
Which gland is described as the 'master gland'?
What hormone promotes social bonding, trust, and empathy?
What hormone promotes social bonding, trust, and empathy?
Which gland regulates activities of the body, metabolism, and reproduction?
Which gland regulates activities of the body, metabolism, and reproduction?
What does the Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) do?
What does the Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) do?
Why might the overall health of the body be affected when the endocrine system is not functioning properly?
Why might the overall health of the body be affected when the endocrine system is not functioning properly?
What hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce and release cortisol?
What hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce and release cortisol?
Which gland releases a hormone that regulates the growth of the skeletal system?
Which gland releases a hormone that regulates the growth of the skeletal system?
Which part of the Adrenal Gland plays a key role in the body's 'fight or flight' response?
Which part of the Adrenal Gland plays a key role in the body's 'fight or flight' response?
What is the function of aldosterone in the body?
What is the function of aldosterone in the body?
Where is the thyroid gland located in the body?
Where is the thyroid gland located in the body?
Which part of the pituitary gland stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus?
Which part of the pituitary gland stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus?
