____ Are Responsible for the Actions That Assist the Body

question 13

Multiple Choice

____ are responsible for the actions that assist the body in responding to stresses, whether physical, emotional, external, or internal.

• A) Steroids
• B) Androgens
• C) Mineralocorticold
• D) Glucocorticoids

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Steroidal

Pertaining to or comprised of steroids, organic compounds with a specific molecular structure that include hormones and certain medications.

Cell

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic, and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.

Nonsteroidal

Refers to medications or compounds not derived from steroids, often used to reduce inflammation, fever, or pain without the side effects of steroids.