Name Five General Classes of Hormones and Give an Example

question 66

Essay

Name five general classes of hormones and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Retrograde

Pertaining to moving or occurring in a backward direction; often used in the context of astronomy to describe the apparent backward motion of planets as observed from Earth, or in medicine to refer to memory loss for periods before a traumatic event.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including contextual details like time and place.

Interesting People

Individuals whose actions, achievements, or personalities are considered to be fascinating or noteworthy.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the conscious recall of specific facts and events, often known as "knowing what," distinguishable from procedural memory, which entails "knowing how."