What six hormones primarily affect growth?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the release of (a) thyroid hormones by the hypothalamus, (b) gonadotropins by the adrenal glands, (c) growth hormones by the hypothalamus, (d) steroid hormones by the adrenal glands.

A cell's hormonal sensitivities are determined by the (a) chemical nature of the hormone, (b) quantity of circulating hormone, (c) shape of the hormone molecules, (d) presence or absence of appropriate receptors, (e) thickness of its plasma membrane.

Multiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.In the hormone-signaling pathway represented in the figure,_________ is the first messenger, and _______is the second messenger that will signal a change in cell activitya. b. c. d.

Explain what mechanism of hormone action is occurring in this image. How does it work? Give an example of a hormone that uses this mechanism.

Describe the chemical nature of hormones.

Define hormone.

Provide one example for each way endocrine glands are stimulated to release their hormones.

What four conditions cause the release of erythropoietin?