Prolactin Receptors

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Questions and Answers

Which region is common to all forms of prolactin receptors?

  • Extracellular region
  • Amino acid identity
  • Transmembrane region (correct)
  • Cytoplasmic domain

Where are prolactin receptors expressed?

  • Decidua and placenta
  • Tissues throughout the body (correct)
  • Blood and cerebrospinal fluid
  • Amniotic fluid and milk

What is the approximate amino acid identity between prolactin and growth hormone receptors?

  • 30% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 70%
  • 50%

Why has no single second messenger for prolactin's intracellular action been identified?

<p>Variety of forms and functions of prolactin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What other function does the protein receptor/transporter have?

<p>Transporting prolactin from blood to cerebrospinal fluid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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