A Cell That Is Affected by a Particular Steroid Hormone

question 8

Multiple Choice

A cell that is affected by a particular steroid hormone would be expected to have ______.

• A) DNA sites that interact with the hormone
• B) a receptor inside the cell that binds the hormone
• C) a cell-surface receptor that binds the hormone
• D) enzymes that are activated or inactivated by the hormone's second messenger

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Definitions:

Milgram's Experiment

A controversial 1960s study by psychologist Stanley Milgram testing obedience to authority figures, wherein participants were led to believe they were administering electric shocks to others.

Obedience to Authority

The psychological phenomenon where individuals comply with instructions or orders from an authority figure, often studied to understand social influence and power dynamics.

Mild Shock

A low-intensity electric shock that may cause minimal discomfort but is generally not harmful.

Obedience to Authority

The psychological phenomenon where individuals comply with orders from an authority figure, often ignoring their own preferences or moral standards.