What Is the Definition of a Prohormone

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a prohormone?

• A)Hormones that bind to endocrine glands and stimulate the secretion of a second hormone.
• B)Hormones that bind to endocrine glands and inhibit the secretion of a second hormones.
• C)A longer protein or peptide that is cleaved into shorter ones,at least one of which is a protein hormone.
• D)Hormones that stimulate the expression of receptors for a second hormone,promoting their action.
• E)Steroid hormones that are inactivated by having hydroxyl-groups removed from their structure.

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