How Does Aldosterone Function

question 57

Multiple Choice

How does aldosterone function?

• A)acts as a signal receptor that activates tyrosine kinases.
• B)binds with a receptor protein that enters the nucleus and activates specific genes.
• C)acts as a steroid signal receptor that activates ion channel proteins.
• D)becomes a second messenger that inhibits adenylyl cyclase.
• E)coordinates a phosphorylation cascade that increases spermatogenesis.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, characterized by an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique side chain.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that contribute to acidity when in solution.

Hydroxide Ions

Negatively charged ions (OH-) that consist of oxygen and hydrogen, crucial for various chemical reactions, including those determining acidity or basicity (pH).

Neutral pH

A pH value of 7, indicating a balance between acidity and alkalinity in a solution, considered neither acidic nor basic.