Steroid Hormones Are Stored in the Cells That Synthesize Them

question 15

True/False

Steroid hormones are stored in the cells that synthesize them until a stimulus is received that provokes their secretion.

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Definitions:

Divergence

The evolution of different forms or species from a common ancestor, involving the accumulation of genetic differences that can lead to the formation of new species.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of conditions, mechanisms, or behaviors that prevent members of different species or populations from mating and producing fertile offspring.

Reinforcement

A process in speciation where natural selection increases the divergence between two populations of species, leading to the development of reproductive barriers.

Universalism Versus Particularism

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society prefers clear rules and standards (universalism) over the flexibility to adapt norms and rules to special circumstances (particularism).