Hormone Action Is Associated with Small Quantities of Hormones Producing

question 58

Multiple Choice

Hormone action is associated with small quantities of hormones producing profound responses in target tissues. What is this type of response?

• A) an amplification
• B) a second messenger response
• C) a gene activation response
• D) a growth factor response

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Definitions:

Ortholog

An ortholog is one of two or more homologous genes separated by a speciation event (as opposed to paralogs — homologous genes, produced by gene duplication, that are both possessed by the same species).

Snakes

Legless reptiles with elongated bodies, covered in scales, known for their ability to swallow prey larger than their head.

Iguanas

Large lizards native to Central and South America, recognized for their robust structure and herbivorous diet.

Monitor Lizards

A group of large lizards in the genus Varanus, known for their intelligence and predatory skills, found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.