Which class of hormones can diffuse through plasma membranes? a. lipid-derived hormones b. amino acid-derived hormones c. peptide hormones d. glycoprotein hormones

Q: In general, when do hormones produce "organizing” effects?     a. temporarily at any time in life…

A: Activational effects are short-term and dependent on current hormone levels, whereas organisational…

Q: Which of the following is a prohormone and can be converted to an active hormone as needed? A.…

A: A prohormone can be defined as the committed precursor of a hormone made up of peptide hormones…

Q: Since the time of the ancient Greeks, it was noticed that one of the side effects of male castration…

A: Testes in men are oval-shaped organs located in the abdominopelvic cavity. They function in the…

Q: Which of the following hormones would bind a receptor on the exterior surface of its target cell?…

A: Receptors are usually proteins , which are present on the cell membrane, which binds to the ligand…

Q: Which of these secretions does not decrease with aging of the endocrine system?a. GH secretion c.…

A: The endocrine system is a system of glands that regulate the physiological processes by synthesizing…

Q: Which hormone acts as an antagonist (has an opposite effect) to parathyroid hormone? Select one: a.…

A: an antagonist is a molecule that binds to the receptor but does not elicit a response like agonists.…

Q: What is the main difference between organizing effects and activating effects of hormones?A.…

A: The neural system provides point-to-point rapid coordination among organs. The neural coordination…

Q: What are the hormone-like compounds produced by a variety of organs all over the body that act in…

A: Endocrine glands are the ductless glands that secrete their products, hormones into the blood. The…

Q: Which hormone utilizes a "hormone response element" as part of its signaling mechanism?   A.…

A: The signaling pathway involves the chain of events that passes when the ligand binds to the…

Q: A hormone crosses the target cell membrane and binds molecules in the cell nucleus to influence gene…

A: In the mechanism of hormone action, water soluble hormones like peptide hormones require…

Q: Which hormone is responsible for direct activation of PEPCK by phosphorylation?  a. prolactin b.…

A: Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) is an enzyme that belongs to the lyase family and is…

Q: Which hormone does NOT help with coping for long term stress?   a. aldosterone b. cortisol c.…

A: Hormones are small signalling molecules which act as chemical messengers. Hormones are mainly…

Q: If an autoimmune disorder targets the alpha cells, production of which hormone would be directly…

A: We can say that The hormone is known to be the biological messenger of the body. This component is…

Q: Which of the following hormones is a steroid? A. Estrogen B. Glucagon C. Insulin D. Oxytocin

A: Steroid hormones are hormones which contain a steroid in its hormonal structures. There are 2 types…

Q: How are peptide hormones transported in the bloodstream? A. Peptide hormones are hydrophobic and…

A: Hormones are referred to as the chemical messengers of the body which are secreted by the endocrine…

Q: Which of the following hormone regulates BMR? A. Insulin B. Leptin C. Calcitonin D. Thyroid hormones

A: Introduction :- basal metabolic rate is the rate of energy expenditure per unit time when they are…

Q: Blood samples from a young woman named Michelle indicate an elevated blood glucose level. This…

A: For proper functioning of nervous system and all the necessary processes, there is a need to…

Q: The thyroid stimulated to secrete thyroid hormone by a stimulating hormone released by which gland…

A: Introduction;- The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to…

Q: A newly discovered hormone contains four amino acids linked together. Under which chemical class…

A: The hormone is a regulative substance that is assembled in an organism and is mixed in tissue…

Q: An outgrowth of nervous tissue from the hypothalamus forms which endocrine structure?  A. Anterior…

A: The hypothalamus is a part of the brain located at the base of the brain. It controls many important…

Q: Which of the following correctly describes the functions of the endocrine system? a. Transport of…

A: The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones that influence the working of the cells.…

Q: Functions of hormones include which of the following? a. control rates of certain chemical reactions…

A: Hormones are chemicals that influence the way of an organism by affecting their function. It is…

Q: What produces hormones?  A. Thyroid cartilage of the larynx  B. Thyroid gland  C. Sternothyroid  D.…

A: Introduction: Hormones are the secretory products of ductless glands secreted directly into the…

Q: Which of the following hormones is/are affected when the walls of the aorta and carotid arteries are…

A: The endocrine system is a network of glands in the body that make the hormones that help in the…

Q: What casuses a cell to be sensative to particular hormone? A. all cells are exposed to the…

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands directly into the blood and is…

Q: Which of these dysfunctions of the endocrine system would most likely result in excess serum…

A: The body's intricate structure of glands and organs known as the endocrine system produces and…

Q: Which type(s) of hormones are stored inside secretory cells until the appropriate signal stimulates…

A: The endocrine system plays important role in the growth, metabolism and other important processes by…

Q: What is the best diagnostic test to determine if the gland described in question 1 is not…

A: The thyroid gland is butterfly-shaped gland which is located at the larynx. It has two lobes and…

Q: Which of the following hormones would be expected to be released if you were studying all day for an…

A: The study of endocrine glands and their secretions ,i.e. hormones is called endocrinology. Hormones…

Q: Which of the following is a product of the rate limiting step of steroid hormone synthesis? a.…

A: Biosynthesis of steroid hormones requires a battery of oxidative enzymes located in both…

Q: What hormone is produced by beta cells of the pancreas? a. T3 b. glucagon c. insulin d. T4

A: Introduction: Pancrease is a mixed gland that functions as both exocrine and endocrine glands. the…