Hormones

question 78

Multiple Choice

Hormones

• A)are produced in large quantities by most cells.
• B)usually only affect cells close to those that produce the hormone.
• C)bind only to cells that have receptors for that specific hormone.
• D)are either lipid or polysaccharide molecules.
• E)have all of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Respirations

The act of breathing; consists of the inhaling (inspiration) and exhaling (expiration) of air.

Assessed

Evaluated or estimated the nature, ability, or quality of someone or something, often in a medical context.

Posterior Hypothalamus

The back part of the hypothalamus that plays a role in thermoregulation, responding to the body's temperature changes.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls, which decreases blood flow and increases blood pressure.