Which Is TRUE Regarding the Structure and Synthesis of Hormones

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is TRUE regarding the structure and synthesis of hormones?

• A)Steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol.
• B)Thyroid hormones are catecholamines.
• C)The hormones of the adrenal cortex have the same structure as the neurotransmitters of adrenergic neurons.
• D)Most peptide hormones require binding proteins for transport in the blood.
• E)Vasopressin is synthesized in the posterior pituitary.

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Definitions:

Embodied Cognition

The theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world and that the mind and body are intricately connected.

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Structures within the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance by detecting changes in head positioning.

Nociceptors

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Olfactory Receptors

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