6 Questions
Which type of hormone action involves secretion in endocrine cells and release into the interstitial space?
Paracrine
In which type of hormone action does the hormone remain inside the cell where it was synthesized?
Autocrine
Which hormone action type is characterized by secretion into the lumen of the gut?
Exocrine
What distinguishes juxtacrine hormone action from other types?
Immediate action through cell-to-cell contact
Which type of hormone action involves secretion in neurons and release into the extracellular space?
Neuroendocrine
In neuroendocrine hormone action, where are the hormones released from?
Nerve endings
Learn about the different types of hormone actions including endocrine, paracrine, autocrine, and juxtacrine. Understand how hormones are secreted, released, and their effects on specific receptors.
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