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Chapter 45, Problem 3TYU
Growth factors are local regulators that
(A) are produced by the anterior pituitary.
(B) are modified fatty acids that stimulate bone and cartilage growth.
(C) are found on the surface of cancer cells and stimulate abnormal cell division.
(D) bind to cell-surface receptors and stimulate growth and development of target cells.
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78. The various types of endocrine glands all have extensive Golgi Apparatus. Which of the following act by integrating functions to ensure homeostasis in an adult human by releasing molecules into the circulatory system?
a) adrenal glands
b) pituitary gland
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d) gonads
e) all are true
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State which hormone is probably responsible for each physiological phenomenon described below
and explain why.
a) Blood glucose levels remained constant even though someone went 20 hours without eating or
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b) Heart rate and breathing rate increase when someone is awoken by a loud noise in the middle of
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Steroid hormones ...
a) ... transmits its effects mainly by binding to membrane receptors.
b) ... are water soluble.
c) ... conveys its effects mainly through so-called second messengers.
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Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
Ch. 45.1 - How do response mechanisms in target cells differ...Ch. 45.1 - Prob. 2CCCh. 45.1 - Prob. 3CCCh. 45.2 - What are the roles of oxytocin and prolactin in...Ch. 45.2 - How do the two fused glands of the pituitary gland...Ch. 45.2 - WHAT IF? 2192 Propose an explanation for why...Ch. 45.2 - what if? Lab tests of two patients, each...Ch. 45.3 - If a hormone pathway produces a transient response...Ch. 45.3 - Prob. 2CCCh. 45.3 - Prob. 3CC
Ch. 45 - Prob. 45.1CRCh. 45 - Prob. 45.2CRCh. 45 - Prob. 45.3CRCh. 45 - Which of the following is not an accurate...Ch. 45 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 45 - Growth factors are local regulators that (A) are...Ch. 45 - Prob. 4TYUCh. 45 - Prob. 5TYUCh. 45 - Which of the following is the most likely...Ch. 45 - The relationship between the insect hormones...Ch. 45 - DRAW IT In mammals, milk production by mammary...Ch. 45 - Prob. 9TYUCh. 45 - Prob. 10TYUCh. 45 - Level 3: Synthesis/Evaluation 11. WRITE ABOUT A...Ch. 45 - Prob. 12TYU
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