If a Cell Is Like a House,which One of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a cell is like a house,which one of the following is most similar to the way that a steroid hormone works?

• A)A postal worker leaves mail for you at your front door.
• B)A visitor to your home knocks on your front door.
• C)Radio signals are received by a stereo in your bedroom.
• D)You walk outside of your home to get a better signal on your cell phone.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that are released into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and transports swallowed food and liquids.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy generation, and body temperature.