Podcast
Questions and Answers
Where are peptide hormones derived from?
Where are peptide hormones derived from?
- Proteins
- Cholesterol (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
What is the main source of steroid hormones?
What is the main source of steroid hormones?
- Liver
- Adrenal cortex (correct)
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland
How are peptide hormones transported in the blood?
How are peptide hormones transported in the blood?
- Free form (correct)
- Attached to carbohydrates
- Bound to lipids
- Complexed with proteins
Which type of hormones have a relatively short half-life?
Which type of hormones have a relatively short half-life?
What is the cellular mechanism of action for peptide hormones through receptor-enzymes?
What is the cellular mechanism of action for peptide hormones through receptor-enzymes?
What is the precursor form of peptide hormones that still remains inactive?
What is the precursor form of peptide hormones that still remains inactive?
What distinguishes hormones from other chemical signals used by cells?
What distinguishes hormones from other chemical signals used by cells?
Which system provides a rapid response but with short duration?
Which system provides a rapid response but with short duration?
What is the primary function of hormones in the body?
What is the primary function of hormones in the body?
How do hormone receptors contribute to cellular responses?
How do hormone receptors contribute to cellular responses?
In endocrinology, how are hormones classified based on tissue source?
In endocrinology, how are hormones classified based on tissue source?
What is a common fate of circulating hormones in the body?
What is a common fate of circulating hormones in the body?
How are steroid hormones released into the blood?
How are steroid hormones released into the blood?
What is the half-life of cortisol in the blood?
What is the half-life of cortisol in the blood?
Where do single tyrosine molecules give rise to catecholamines?
Where do single tyrosine molecules give rise to catecholamines?
What is the cellular mechanism of action of steroid hormones?
What is the cellular mechanism of action of steroid hormones?
Which gland secretes melatonin?
Which gland secretes melatonin?
What are the two neurohormones released by the posterior pituitary when stimulated?
What are the two neurohormones released by the posterior pituitary when stimulated?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
