100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Bio 169 exam 1; Questions & Answers 100% Correct $11.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Bio 169 exam 1; Questions & Answers 100% Correct

 9 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Bio 169
  • Institution
  • Bio 169

Bio 169 exam 1; Questions & Answers 100% Correct endocrine system Correct answer-Composed of ductless glands that synthesize and secrete hormones Hormones are released into the blood and transported throughout the body target cells Correct answer-cells that have receptors for a particular ho...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 13  pages

  • August 9, 2024
  • 13
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • Bio 169
  • Bio 169
avatar-seller
GOLDTUTORS
Bio 169 exam 1; Questions & Answers 100%
Correct
endocrine system Correct answer-Composed of ductless glands that synthesize and
secrete hormones

Hormones are released into the blood and transported throughout the body




target cells Correct answer-cells that have receptors for a particular hormone




endocrine glands Correct answer-Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones
into the bloodstream




comparison of both systems Correct answer-Both the endocrine and nervous system

Release ligands—chemical messengers




Difference between the two systems Correct answer-Unlike the nervous system, the
endocrine system

Transmits hormones through the blood

Targets any cells in the body with correct receptors

Can be very widespread

Exhibits longer reaction times

Has longer-lasting effects (minutes to days and weeks)




hormonal stimulation Correct answer-A gland cell releases its hormone when some other
hormone binds to it

, Bio 169 exam 1; Questions & Answers 100%
Correct

Humoral stimulation Correct answer-A gland cell releases its hormone when there is a
certain change in levels of a nutrient or ion in the blood




Nervous stimulation Correct answer-A gland cell releases its hormone when a neuron
stimulates it




Steroids Correct answer-Lipid-soluble molecules synthesized from cholesterol




Biogenic amines Correct answer-Modified amino acids, Water-soluble except for thyroid
hormone (TH)

TH is nonpolar (made from a pair of tyrosines) and lipid soluble




Proteins Correct answer-Most hormones are in this category

Water-soluble chains of amino acids




Lipid-Soluble Hormones Correct answer-Lipid-soluble hormones can diffuse across target
cell membrane, The complex binds to a hormone-response element of DNA

Results in transcription of an mRNA, which is translated to a protein

The protein may have structural or metabolic effects

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GOLDTUTORS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

64438 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$11.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart