BIOS 252 - Week 6: The Endocrine System Pt. 1-
Questions and Answers
Monoamine hormones Correct Ans-derived from amino acids that retain their amine
group
Peptide Hormones Correct Ans-consist of chains of 2-200 amino acids
Steroid hormones bind to ___________ of the target cell Correct Ans-protein receptors in
the cytoplasm or nucleus
Peptides and catecholamines are hydrophilic and cannot penetrate a target cell. Where are
the receptors for these hormones? Correct Ans-on the cell surface
Target organs regulate the pituitary through feedback loops. Most often, this is in the form of
______________. Correct Ans-negative feedback
Questions and Answers
Monoamine hormones Correct Ans-derived from amino acids that retain their amine
group
Peptide Hormones Correct Ans-consist of chains of 2-200 amino acids
Steroid hormones bind to ___________ of the target cell Correct Ans-protein receptors in
the cytoplasm or nucleus
Peptides and catecholamines are hydrophilic and cannot penetrate a target cell. Where are
the receptors for these hormones? Correct Ans-on the cell surface
Target organs regulate the pituitary through feedback loops. Most often, this is in the form of
______________. Correct Ans-negative feedback
