All Hormones

question 35

Multiple Choice

All hormones

• A) are produced by endocrine glands.
• B) are lipid-soluble molecules.
• C) are carried to target cells in the blood.
• D) are protein molecules.
• E) elicit the same biological response from all of their target cells.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of hyaline cartilage where growth in length of the long bones occurs.

Zone of Proliferation

A region in growing bone where cartilage cells are produced and divide, contributing to bone lengthening.

Zone of Calcification

A region in bone growth where cartilage cells are replaced by bone, contributing to bone hardening.

Flat Bones

Flat bones are bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment; examples include the skull, ribs, and pelvis.