Explain the Functioning of a Nonsteroid Hormone,and Include an Explanation

question 20

Essay

Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone,and include an explanation of the second messenger.

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Proteins that act as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in cells.

−COOH Group

A functional group characteristic of carboxylic acids, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body for various functions including tissue repair and the synthesis of neurotransmitters.