Question

1)The primary function(s) of the endocrine system is/are to

a. regulate fuel selection during exercise.

b. produce and secrete hormones.

c. control blood glucose levels.

d. All of the above.

2) Hormone receptor specificity means that

a. hormones can bind to any receptor to stimulate its effects.

b. hormones must bind to an appropriate receptor specifically structured for that particular hormone.

c. hormones can bind to different receptors to elicit different effects.

d. receptors for each hormone only exist in a specific type of cell.

3) Hormone receptors can are located

a. in the cell’s cytoplasm

b. on the surface of the cell

c. just outside of the cell membrane

d. all of the above.

4) Which of the following statements is true regarding steroid based hormones?

a. Testosterone and insulin are both steroid based hormones.

b. Steroid based hormones typically bind to their receptors on the external surface of the cell.

c. Steroid hormones can pass directly through the plasma membrane and bind to a receptor in the cell’s cytoplasm.

d. Steroid based hormones initiate a second messenger cell-signaling mechanism.

5) Steroid based hormones initiate a second messenger cell-signaling mechanism.

a. Glucagon

b. Growth hormone

c. Testosterone

d. Insulin

Answer 1

If you're skipping a question, please ensure you select the correct SKIP REASON. 1)The primary function(s) of the endocrine system is/are to a. regulate fuel selection during exercise. 1. produce and secrete hormones. C. control blood glucose levels. d. All of the above. 2) Hormone receptor specificity means that a. hormones can bind to any receptor to stimulate its effects o hormones must bind to an appropriate receptor specifically structured for that particular hormone. c. hormones can bind to different receptors to elicit different effects. d. receptors for each hormone only exist in a specific type of cell. 3) Hormone receptors can are located a. in the cell's cytoplasm b. on thurface of the cell c.jur outside of the cell membrane . all of the above. 4) Which of the following statements is true regarding steroid based hormones? a. Testosterone and insulin are both steroid based hormones. b. Steroid based hormones typically bind to their receptors on the external surface of the cell. Steroid hormones can pass directly through the plasma membrane and bind to a receptor in the cell's cytoplasm. d. Steroid based hormones initiate a second messenger cell-signaling mechanism. 5) Steroid based hormones initiate a second messenger cell-signaling mechanism. a. Glucagon b. Growth hormone c. Testosterone d. Insulin