Hormones Fall into Two Chemical Groups Based on Their Solubility

question 100

Multiple Choice

Hormones fall into two chemical groups based on their solubility: ____.

• A)​hydrophilic and lipophobic
• B)soluble and insoluble
• C)lipophilic and lipophobic
• D)hydrophilic and lipophilic
• E)​acidic and alkaline

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Definitions:

Aorta

The main artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood.

Deep Femoral Artery

An artery that branches off the femoral artery, supplying blood to the deep structures of the thigh.

Inferior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the lower regions of the colon and the rectum.

Abdominal Aorta

The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies oxygenated blood to many of the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.