Match the Category of Physiological Proteins with Their Function

question 38

Multiple Choice

Match the category of physiological proteins with their function.
-structural proteins

• A)chemical messengers secreted by endocrine tissue and transported to target organs where they regulate metabolic processes
• B)combine with nutrients and regulate their circulation and their flow into and out of cells
• C)bind to antigens and inactivate them or cause them to be destroyed
• D)catalysts that change the rate of reactions occurring in the body
• E)fibrous and contractile proteins found in bone,teeth,skin,muscles,blood vessels,and hair

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Definitions:

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, which is essential for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.

Cardiovascular Disease

A group of conditions affecting the heart or the blood vessels, including issues like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and cerebrovascular accidents.

LDL To HDL

The ratio of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood, an important indicator of cardiovascular health.

Socioeconomic Background

The social and economic circumstances in which an individual grows up and lives, which can affect their life outcomes.