Explain the composition of the two major chemical classifications of hormones
What will be an ideal response?
Hormones are chemical substances released by endocrine cells. Hormones can be classified as amino acid-based molecules or as steroids. The amino acid-based molecules include proteins, peptides, and amines. The steroid hormones are made from cholesterol.
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Which of the following is a dense, interconnected mass of nerve cells located outside of the central nervous system?
A) Ganglion B) Dendrite C) Cranial Nerve D) Pons
Which of the following is not found on the ulna?
A. Styloid process B. Olecranon process C. Capitulum D. Trochlear notch E. Coronoid process
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a. endocytosis. b. exocytosis. c. cotransport carriers. d. endocytosis and cotransport carriers. e. endocytosis and exocytosis.