Acting Alone, Epinephrine and Thyroid Hormone Each Stimulates Release of Only

question 32

Multiple Choice

Acting alone, epinephrine and thyroid hormone each stimulates release of only a small amount of fatty acids from adipose cells. In the presence of thyroid hormone, epinephrine causes a much more substantial release of fatty acids from the cells. What is the term describing the effect of thyroid hormone on epinephrine's actions?

• A) antagonistic
• B) agonistic
• C) permissive
• D) direct
• E) paracrine

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Definitions:

Voluntariness

The client’s right to come to a decision without force, coercion, or manipulation from others.

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