5 Questions
How are steroid hormones transported in the blood?
Readily & bind to intracellular receptors
What is the main reason for calling these hormones 'ductless'?
They are secreted directly into the bloodstream
What is the biochemical classification of steroid hormones based on?
Their lipid solubility and synthesis from cholesterol
How do non-steroid hormones differ from steroid hormones in terms of synthesis?
They do not derive from cholesterol
What is the primary destination of hormones after being secreted into the bloodstream?
Their target cells
Test your knowledge of influencing cell activity through nerve impulses, consumption of O2, release of specific chemicals, and endocrine mechanisms. Understand how nerve impulses are directed between specific cells along defined nerve fibers.
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