Multiple Choice
When one hormone opposes the action of another hormone, the interaction is called __________.
16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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The chemical classification of hormones does NOT include __________.
A
glucose-containing hormones
B
steroid hormones
C
protein-based hormones
D
amino acid–based hormones
E
cholesterol-containing hormones
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Understand the basic chemical classifications of hormones: Hormones are typically classified based on their chemical structure into categories such as steroid hormones, protein-based hormones, and amino acid–based hormones.
Recognize that steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and include hormones like cortisol and sex hormones.
Identify that protein-based hormones are composed of chains of amino acids and include hormones like insulin and growth hormone.
Amino acid–based hormones are derived from single amino acids and include hormones like epinephrine and thyroxine.
Note that glucose is not a structural component of hormones, so glucose-containing hormones are not a recognized category in the chemical classification of hormones.
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