Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 11MC
Some hormones act by (a) increasing the synthesis of enzymes, (b) converting an inactive enzyme into an active enzyme, (c) affecting only specific target organs, (d) all of these.
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Chapter 15 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Ch. 15.1 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 15.1 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 15.1 - What is the difference between a hormone and a...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 15.3 - Prob. 5CYUCh. 15.3 - Consider the signaling mechanisms of water-soluble...Ch. 15.4 - What are the three types of stimuli that control...Ch. 15.5 - Prob. 8CYUCh. 15.6 - Prob. 9CYUCh. 15.6 - Prob. 10CYU
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