the following is true for a peptide hormone? It... is able to pass through the cell membrane 2O can act directly in the nucleus to stimulate protein synthesis has a slower response time than a steroid hormone O utilizes a second messenger system.

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Q: Which of the following statements about the half-life of hormones is correct? a) Hormones with a…

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Q: What do steroid and peptide hormones typically have in common? (A) their solubility in cell…

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Q: Which of the following statements about polypeptide hormones is false?a. They bind to receptors…

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Q: The liver cells are targets of both insulin and glucagon, which are peptide hormones. Both of these…

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Q: teroid and protein hormones differ in that steroid hormones ____.   A have receptors that are…

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Q: 1. Which of the following is true of steroid-based hormones (circle all that apply) (0.5) a. They…

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Q: List the steps of action of most nonsteroid hormones (in humans.)

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Q: Steroid hormones can be synthesized by modifying. O a. Phospholipids O b. Sugars O c. Proteins O d.…

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Q: . Which of the following is correct about peptide hormones? A, Need transport proteins in blood…

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Q: Describe to me why certain hormones (lipids-based hormones) can move directly through the cell…

A: Lipid based hormones and peptide hormones signaling.

Q: Which of the following statements about hormones is correct? O steroid hormones are water soluble O…

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Q: HORTLY Explain the three ways hormone secretion is controlled

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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: Which of the following types of molecules can be a hormone? a) Phospholipids b) Fatty acid…

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Q: Which of the following does not affect the amount of hormone circulating at one time? A. O Rate of…

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Q: Steroid hormones ________. are water soluble bind to receptors in the plasma membrane begin…

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Q: Which statement relating to endocrine signaling is false? Histamine is a paracrine Hormonal signals…

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Q: T4 - For the hormone T4 (in humans) what is; 1. the origin (gland that secretes the hormone) 2.…

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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: T3 - For the hormone T3 (in humans) what is; 1. the origin (gland that secretes the hormone) 2.…

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Q: Specific hormone binding proteins: a. Can only bind to steroid hormones b. Facilitate fluctuations…

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Q: 1. 2. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into cells or extracellular fluid. Although most of…

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Q: Most hormones are ________.   Question  options:   A)  able to diffuse through the…

A: The correct option is E) released upon stimulation by other hormones.