IGF-1 and IGF-2 Are Known as __________ Because They Mediate

question 135

Multiple Choice

IGF-1 and IGF-2 are known as __________ because they mediate the actions of growth hormone.

• A)somatostatins
• B)somatomedins
• C)somatotropins
• D)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.

Parasympathetic Ganglia

Clusters of nerve cell bodies in the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system that transmit signals to various body organs.

Receptor Molecules

Proteins located on the cell surface or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, antigens, or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.

Muscarinic

Referring to a class of cholinergic receptors found in various body tissues, and responding to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.