Hormone target cells ___
Must express receptors for the hormone
Trophic hormones ___
Affect the growth and function of other endocrine glands in addition to stimulating hormone release
Norepinephrine release into the bloodstream would fall under which classification of chemical messenger?
Hormone
Prohormones are ___
The inactive form of a hormone bound by carrier or signaling peptides
Which of the following is a function of glucagon?
- Stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen
- Stimulates gluconeogenesis
Type 1 diabetes causes symptoms such as ___
Abnormally high blood glucose levels
Predict what would happen if a person was unable to consume iodine in their diet.
They would suffer from hypothyroidism
Where can steroid hormone receptors be found?
Inside the nucleus/cytoplasm and cell surface
Osteoporosis is a disease that commonly affects the elderly population. A decrease in dietary intake of calcium contributes to this disorder by causing:
Over-secretion of parathyroid hormone
A recently discovered novel hormone, that is of a relatively large size, and binds and acts via Second-messenger systems receptor, converting ATP to cAMP, would be best described as what type of chemical hormone classification?
Peptide hormone
Communication between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary is facilitated by ___
The hypophyseal portal system
Reduced heart rate, weight gain, fatigue, and feeling cold are all symptoms of ___
Hypothyroidism
Which of the following statements concerning growth hormone is not true?
It is produced by the hypothalamus but secreted by the pituitary
An individual who develops hypercalcemia would most likely respond by producing ___.
Calcitonin
Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland:
- Growth hormone
- Prolactin
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Hormones produced by the adrenal glands:
- Testosterone
- Estrogens
- Aldosterone
- Cortisol
Which type of glands produces hormones?
Endocrine glands
Match the following endocrine glands with the hormones they secrete.
- Adrenal -> Epinephrine
- Thyroid -> Thyroxine
- Pineal -> Melatonin
- Kidney -> Calcitriol
Which of the following statements are true about endocrine cells?
- They secrete hormones into blood
- They can be a neuron
- They are found as part of organs like the heart
- They are found within endocrine organs
Hormone target cells ___. (multiple)
- Are found throughout the body
- Express a receptor for that hormone
- Convert the information carried in the hormone structure into a cellular signal
- Play key roles in the regulation of physiological processes
___ is both a neurotransmitter and hormone.
Norepinephrine
Lipid soluble hormones are transported ___.
Complexed to carrier proteins