Which of the following narrative about hormones is wrong? ____ A: Hormones are highly bioactive substances secreted by various glands in the body B: Most hormones are transported to target cells long distance away through blood circulation C: Some hormones can diffuse to adjacent cells through tissue fluid D: Hormones secreted by nerve cells can reach the adenohypophysis through the pituitary portal vein
Which of the following narrative about hormones is wrong? ____ A: Hormones are highly bioactive substances secreted by various glands in the body B: Most hormones are transported to target cells long distance away through blood circulation C: Some hormones can diffuse to adjacent cells through tissue fluid D: Hormones secreted by nerve cells can reach the adenohypophysis through the pituitary portal vein
Which of the following is not an accurate statement? A: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel to target cells through the circulatory system B: Hormones often regulate homeostasis through antagonistic functions C: Hormones of the same chemical class usually have the same function D: Hormones are often regulated through feedback loops
Which of the following is not an accurate statement? A: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel to target cells through the circulatory system B: Hormones often regulate homeostasis through antagonistic functions C: Hormones of the same chemical class usually have the same function D: Hormones are often regulated through feedback loops
The way hormones transmit information.
The way hormones transmit information.
The eicosanoid hormones are ___________ hormones, secreted into the interstitial fluid (not primarily into the blood) and acting on nearby cells. A: endocrine B: autocrine C: paracrine D: neuroendocrine
The eicosanoid hormones are ___________ hormones, secreted into the interstitial fluid (not primarily into the blood) and acting on nearby cells. A: endocrine B: autocrine C: paracrine D: neuroendocrine
Which one is NOT the characteristic of hormones? ( ) A: Hormone is a chemical substance secreted from endocrine glands or<br/>endocrine cells. B: Hormones are released directly into arteries and circulate in the<br/>blood throughout the body. C: Each hormone exerts specific effects on certain organs or tissues. D: Some hormones have many target organs. E: Some hormones have only one or a few target(s).
Which one is NOT the characteristic of hormones? ( ) A: Hormone is a chemical substance secreted from endocrine glands or<br/>endocrine cells. B: Hormones are released directly into arteries and circulate in the<br/>blood throughout the body. C: Each hormone exerts specific effects on certain organs or tissues. D: Some hormones have many target organs. E: Some hormones have only one or a few target(s).
One of the major tasks of hormones is to coordinate the activities of organ systems.
One of the major tasks of hormones is to coordinate the activities of organ systems.
2. According to the passage, which of the following about hormones is correct?
2. According to the passage, which of the following about hormones is correct?
The purpose of this passage is to _____. A: explain the specific functions of various hormones B: explain how the term "hormone" evolved C: demonstrate the contribution of the experiments of Bayliss and Starling D: provide general information about hormones
The purpose of this passage is to _____. A: explain the specific functions of various hormones B: explain how the term "hormone" evolved C: demonstrate the contribution of the experiments of Bayliss and Starling D: provide general information about hormones
The _____ system is the system of glands that produce hormones for the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or thyroid glands.
The _____ system is the system of glands that produce hormones for the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or thyroid glands.
The _____ system is the system of glands that produce hormones for the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or thyroid glands.
The _____ system is the system of glands that produce hormones for the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or thyroid glands.