An Equilibrium Exists Between a Hormone That Is Bound to a Carrier

question 90

Multiple Choice

An equilibrium exists between a hormone that is bound to a carrier protein and a free hormone such that, as the amount of free hormone increases,

• A) more bound hormone will be released from its carrier proteins.
• B) more hormone must be synthesized to directly replace the free hormones.
• C) more free hormone will become bound to carrier proteins.
• D) the amount of bound hormone will not change.
• E) cells will be stimulated to secrete more free hormone.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method where learning occurs by continuously associating two stimuli, making a response that was elicited by the second stimulus to be elicited by the first stimulus over time.

Conditioned Response

A response that is acquired after a previously neutral stimulus becomes linked with a stimulus that naturally induces a reaction.

Extinction

In behavior psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response tendency.

Cravings

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