Steroid Messengers Are Derived from What Precursor Molecule

question 31

Multiple Choice

Steroid messengers are derived from what precursor molecule?

• A) calmodulin
• B) tyrosine
• C) histamine
• D) cholesterol
• E) arachidonic acid

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli, responding only to the original conditioned stimulus and not to similar ones.

Stimulus Generalization

A psychological phenomenon in which a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with other stimuli that are similar.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a response only after learning has taken place, typically through association with an unconditioned stimulus.