Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Prostaglandins

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?

• A) They can also be called tissue hormones.
• B) They function like nonsteroid hormones because they cause the production of cyclic AMP.
• C) They function like steroid hormones because they stimulate protein synthesis.
• D) They travel a much shorter distance than most hormones.

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