Describe the path that an endocrine hormone takes from the cell that produces it to its target cell. Be very detailed in describing this path (now that you know the circulatory system). Now, describe how the path of a paracrine hormone is different. Are there similarities?

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Q: Which of the following is true about lipophilic hormones? a. They are freely soluble in the blood.…

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Q: Which chemical class of hormones usually binds to receptors inside target cells? What cellular…

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Q: List four chemical categories of hormones.

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Q: What are the three major classes of hormones on the basis of chemical structure?

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Q: Propose an explanation for why defects in a particular hormone cascade pathway observed in patients…

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Q: Compare and contrast the metabolic roles of cortisol and apinephrine by providing two similarities…

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Q: How do receptors impart specificity within the endocrine system? What might be some advantages of…

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Q: Steroid hormones are made up of what molecules? What distinguishes steroid hormones' physical…

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Q: List and describe the functions of the three types of proteins involved in transmission of a hormone…

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Q: Distinguish between the genomic and nongenomic actions of steroid hormones. Which mechanism of…

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Q: Identify the chemical classes of hormones, and give an example of each.

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Q: Explain the sequence of events in epinephrine’s action as a hormone.

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Q: Hormones are often synthesized and stored in an inactiveform within secretory vesicles. Secretion…

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Q: Describe the most important actions of neurohypophyseal hormones. What are the effects of under…

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Q: List the amine hormones/ neurohormones synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine

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Q: Explain how second messenger molecules work. Why use a second messenger rather than simply relying…

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Q: Identify the shortest peptide hormone and explain its function.

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Q: Which of the followings is incorrect about lipid soluble hormones? A. They have to be carried by a…

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Q: Make a list of the three primary types of hormones.

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Q: Explain how the hypothalamus and certain endocrine glands work together to maintain the following…

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Q: Discuss the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen and how the processes are regulated in response to…

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Q: Do the hormones enter the target cell directly and describe the sequence of events when thyroid…

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Q: of the following best describes the mechanism of action of lipid-soluble hormones?

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Q: Is a hormone changed as a result of binding to a receptor? Is the receptor changed as a result of…

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Q: Describe the general structure, formation, and function of local hormones

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Q: Explain what is meant by the half-life of a hormone.

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Q: Compare the transport of lipid-soluble hormones with that of watersoluble hormones.

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Q: Suppose you are hiking in the Alaskan wilderness when your path crosses that of a bear. What hormone…

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Q: Two ways where hormones can bind to receptors on the surface of the cell. Explain each briefly.

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Q: Name the hormones secreted by adrenal medulla.

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Q: How does hormone binding to its receptor differ from substrate binding to an enzyme?

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Q: The cells on which hormones act are called the hormone’s target cells. True or false? Give an…

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Q: inactive hormone precursors

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Q: How are thyroid hormones transportes in the bloodstream ? Why ? Do the hormones enter the target…

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