What two main communication systems allow animal cells to send messages, coordinate the actions of
the organ systems, and respond to the environment? - correct answer nervous and
endocrine
What is composed of cells that produce hormones and secrete them into the bloodstream? - correct
answer Endocrine gland
A chemical that is secreted by an endocrine gland and that travels in the bloodstream to target cells is
called a(n) - correct answer hormone.
Although they travel in the bloodstream, hormones do not act on every cell because - correct answer
only specific target cells respond to the hormone.
Select all of the places where hormone receptors can be found in a target cell. - correct answer
-nucleus
-cytoplasm
-plasma membrane
The nervous system and the endocrine system are the two main ______ systems in animals. - correct
answer communication
Where are peptide hormone receptors found? - correct answer On the surface of
target cells
An endocrine gland produces _________and secretes them into the bloodstream. - correct answer
hormones
What are second messengers? - correct answer Molecules that activate enzymes to
produce a hormone's effects
, Select all the characteristics of a hormone. - correct answer -It travels the
bloodstream
-It alters the metabolism of cells
In endocrine signaling, hormones bind to - correct answer a limited set of target
cells.
Match the locations of hormone receptors with the type of hormone that each receptor is binding. -
correct answer Water-soluble hormones-Cell surface
Lipid-soluble hormones-Cytoplasm or nucleus
Receptors for_________-soluble hormones are found on the surface of target cells. - correct answer
water
What type of hormones use second messengers in a cascade of reactions that trigger a cell response? -
correct answer peptide
Steroid hormones are synthesized from - correct answer cholesterol.
Select all of the following that are lipid-soluble hormones. - correct answer -thyroid
hormones
-testosterone
-estrogen
Select all of the following that are endocrine glands in vertebrates. - correct answer
-pituitary gland
-thyroid gland
-parathyroid glands
-hypothalamus
-adrenal glands