Indicate the Solubility Characteristics of Each of the Classes of Hormones

question 89

Multiple Choice

Indicate the solubility characteristics of each of the classes of hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-catecholamines

• A)lipophilic (hydrophobic)
• B)hydrophilic (lipophobic)

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Definitions:

Whole Blood

Blood with all its components (red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets) intact.

Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction

An adverse response following a blood transfusion, where the recipient's immune system destroys the transfused red blood cells, leading to potentially severe complications.

Nonhemolytic Febrile Reaction

A type of transfusion reaction characterized by fever without the destruction of red blood cells, typically caused by antibodies against donor white blood cells.

Intravenous Cannula

A thin tube inserted into a vein, usually in the hand or arm, to administer medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.