Steroid hormones enter the target cell nucleus and act directly on the _______________, changing target cell physiology by either activating or inhibiting transcription.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: genes

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A. epithelium. B. glycoprotein. C. nucleic acid. D. adipose tissue.

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Transcortin is a globulin protein in the blood that binds to and transports the hormone ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements describes the microscopic appearance of skeletal muscle tissue?

A) The cells are branched. B) The cells are long and striated. C) The cells have one to two nuclei. D) The cells are short and oblong shaped.

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Which of the following bones contains the carotid canal?

A) sphenoid B) palatine C) temporal D) occipital

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