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Which type of hormone comes from amino acids, such as tryptophan or tyrosine?
Which type of hormone comes from amino acids, such as tryptophan or tyrosine?
Which hormone needs a protein to travel through the cardiovascular system?
Which hormone needs a protein to travel through the cardiovascular system?
What kind of system is it when cells secrete a chemical to affect other nearby cells?
What kind of system is it when cells secrete a chemical to affect other nearby cells?
What is the most used second messenger in the cell for carrying the message of amino acid hormones?
What is the most used second messenger in the cell for carrying the message of amino acid hormones?
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Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water?
Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water?
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To maintain homeostasis, which system uses slow-acting hormones and controls reproduction?
To maintain homeostasis, which system uses slow-acting hormones and controls reproduction?
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Where are hormones secreted in the endocrine system?
Where are hormones secreted in the endocrine system?
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Which hormone stimulates lactation in women?
Which hormone stimulates lactation in women?
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What does the hypothalamus produce to instruct the anterior pituitary to release or inhibit release of a hormone?
What does the hypothalamus produce to instruct the anterior pituitary to release or inhibit release of a hormone?
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Which category of hormones comes from cholesterol and has longer half-lives?
Which category of hormones comes from cholesterol and has longer half-lives?
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What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
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Which hormone stimulates melanin formation in response to UV light?
Which hormone stimulates melanin formation in response to UV light?
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What is the center of hormone production in the thyroid gland dependent on?
What is the center of hormone production in the thyroid gland dependent on?
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Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands to increase sodium levels?
Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands to increase sodium levels?
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What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PH)?
What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PH)?
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Which condition is caused by too much cortisol due to an adrenal gland problem?
Which condition is caused by too much cortisol due to an adrenal gland problem?
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What hormone is produced by the pineal gland and may affect circadian rhythms?
What hormone is produced by the pineal gland and may affect circadian rhythms?
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Which hormone is responsible for developing the male reproductive system and causing maturation of sperm cells?
Which hormone is responsible for developing the male reproductive system and causing maturation of sperm cells?
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What hormone does the pancreas produce to decrease blood glucose levels?
What hormone does the pancreas produce to decrease blood glucose levels?
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What does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) do in response to atrial stretch due to an increase in blood pressure?
What does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) do in response to atrial stretch due to an increase in blood pressure?
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Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
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What is the role of fibroblast growth factor 23?
What is the role of fibroblast growth factor 23?
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Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?
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What is the function of cholecalciferol produced by the skin?
What is the function of cholecalciferol produced by the skin?
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Which hormone helps develop T lymphocytes and is produced by the thymus?
Which hormone helps develop T lymphocytes and is produced by the thymus?
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What is the role of insulin like growth factor produced by the liver?
What is the role of insulin like growth factor produced by the liver?
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Which hormone precursor helps regulate blood pressure?
Which hormone precursor helps regulate blood pressure?
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What does hepcidin, produced by the liver, do?
What does hepcidin, produced by the liver, do?
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Which hormone decreases with aging and can contribute to osteoporosis?
Which hormone decreases with aging and can contribute to osteoporosis?
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What is the main function of a hormone receptor?
What is the main function of a hormone receptor?
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Which type of hormone needs a second messenger system for its action?
Which type of hormone needs a second messenger system for its action?
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What does an autocrine chemical do?
What does an autocrine chemical do?
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From which precursor are steroid hormones derived?
From which precursor are steroid hormones derived?
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What is the role of cAMP in hormone action?
What is the role of cAMP in hormone action?
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Where do hormones travel to bind to receptors in the body?
Where do hormones travel to bind to receptors in the body?
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What is the function of paracrine chemicals?
What is the function of paracrine chemicals?
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In which type of signaling does a chemical elicit a response in the same cell?
In which type of signaling does a chemical elicit a response in the same cell?
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In what form do steroid hormones primarily travel through the bloodstream?
In what form do steroid hormones primarily travel through the bloodstream?
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What is the primary role of second messenger systems in hormone action?
What is the primary role of second messenger systems in hormone action?
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Which of the following hormones is produced by the adrenal cortex and increases blood pressure, sodium levels, and blood flow?
Which of the following hormones is produced by the adrenal cortex and increases blood pressure, sodium levels, and blood flow?
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What hormone is responsible for the softening of the pubic symphysis in preparation for birth?
What hormone is responsible for the softening of the pubic symphysis in preparation for birth?
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Which hormone stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid from the stomach?
Which hormone stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid from the stomach?
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What hormone is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels and decreasing lipolysis?
What hormone is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels and decreasing lipolysis?
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Which hormone stimulates the production of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the bone marrow?
Which hormone stimulates the production of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the bone marrow?
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Which hormone binds to brain neurons to promote satiety after a meal and increases hunger if levels are low?
Which hormone binds to brain neurons to promote satiety after a meal and increases hunger if levels are low?
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Which hormone is derived from serotonin and influences circadian rhythms through its production in response to low light levels?
Which hormone is derived from serotonin and influences circadian rhythms through its production in response to low light levels?
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What hormone is responsible for developing the male reproductive system, maturing sperm cells, and male secondary sex characteristics?
What hormone is responsible for developing the male reproductive system, maturing sperm cells, and male secondary sex characteristics?
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Which hormone triggers the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system to retain sodium and water, thus increasing blood pressure and volume?
Which hormone triggers the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system to retain sodium and water, thus increasing blood pressure and volume?
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What hormone is released by the thymus and contributes to maturation and differentiation of T lymphocytes?
What hormone is released by the thymus and contributes to maturation and differentiation of T lymphocytes?
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What is the function of the hormone calcitonin released by the thyroid gland?
What is the function of the hormone calcitonin released by the thyroid gland?
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the production and maturation of sperm and ova, as well as follicular growth in women?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the production and maturation of sperm and ova, as well as follicular growth in women?
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What role does the hormone oxytocin play in the body?
What role does the hormone oxytocin play in the body?
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Which hormone released by the thyroid gland influences metabolic rate, nutrient breakdown for ATP production, and increases body temperature?
Which hormone released by the thyroid gland influences metabolic rate, nutrient breakdown for ATP production, and increases body temperature?
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What is the main function of the hormone Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary gland?
What is the main function of the hormone Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary gland?
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What effect does the hormone Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) have in response to UV light or pregnancy?
What effect does the hormone Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) have in response to UV light or pregnancy?
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood by releasing calcium from bones and inhibiting osteoblasts?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood by releasing calcium from bones and inhibiting osteoblasts?
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Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?
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Which type of hormones require a second messenger system for their action?
Which type of hormones require a second messenger system for their action?
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What is the primary role of adenylyl cyclase enzyme in hormone action?
What is the primary role of adenylyl cyclase enzyme in hormone action?
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating lactation, but only during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating lactation, but only during pregnancy?
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What is the function of calcitonin released by the thyroid gland?
What is the function of calcitonin released by the thyroid gland?
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Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?
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What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary gland?
What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary gland?
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Which hormone has a permissive effect, enabling another hormone to act?
Which hormone has a permissive effect, enabling another hormone to act?
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What is the function of a hormone receptor?
What is the function of a hormone receptor?
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Which type of signaling elicits a response in the same cell?
Which type of signaling elicits a response in the same cell?
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What is the main function of the hormone oxytocin?
What is the main function of the hormone oxytocin?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating bone metabolism and is produced by adipose tissue?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating bone metabolism and is produced by adipose tissue?
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What precursor are steroid hormones primarily derived from?
What precursor are steroid hormones primarily derived from?
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What is the effect of the hormone Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) in response to UV light or pregnancy?
What is the effect of the hormone Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) in response to UV light or pregnancy?
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Which hormone triggers the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system to retain sodium and water, thus increasing blood pressure and volume?
Which hormone triggers the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system to retain sodium and water, thus increasing blood pressure and volume?
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Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
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In which type of signaling does a chemical communicate to other local cells?
In which type of signaling does a chemical communicate to other local cells?
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Which hormone is released by organs, glands, adipose tissue, and even bone?
Which hormone is released by organs, glands, adipose tissue, and even bone?
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What is the main function of cholecalciferol produced by the skin?
What is the main function of cholecalciferol produced by the skin?
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Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates bone metabolism?
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What hormone stimulates lactation in women?
What hormone stimulates lactation in women?
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Which hormone triggers the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system to retain sodium and water, thus increasing blood pressure and volume?
Which hormone triggers the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system to retain sodium and water, thus increasing blood pressure and volume?
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What hormone is responsible for developing the male reproductive system, maturing sperm cells, and male secondary sex characteristics?
What hormone is responsible for developing the male reproductive system, maturing sperm cells, and male secondary sex characteristics?
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Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
Which hormone stimulates blood cell production in the bone marrow?
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What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PH)?
What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PH)?
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What hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?
What hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?
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