For Hormones That Homeostatically Regulate Cellular Functions

question 44

Multiple Choice

For hormones that homeostatically regulate cellular functions,

• A) negative feedback typically regulates hormone secretion.
• B) the circulating level of a hormone is held constant through a series of positive feedback loops.
• C) both lipid-soluble hormones and water-soluble hormones bind to intracellular protein receptors.
• D) endocrine organs release their contents into the bloodstream via specialized ducts.
• E) it is impossible to also have neural regulation of that system.

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