Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-A small amount of hormone allows another hormone to have its full effect

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Permissiveness is when a small amount of one hormone allows another hormone to have its full effect.

Answer: B
 Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and include hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.

Answer: C
 Second messengers are small molecules that transmit signals inside cells, such as cAMP or IP3.

Answer: D
 Target cells are cells that have receptors for a particular hormone and are affected by that hormone.

Answer: E
 Upregulation is the process of increasing the number of receptors on a target cell in response to a low level of hormone.

Answer: F
 Antagonism occurs when one hormone opposes the action of another hormone.

Answer: G
 Prostaglandins are signaling molecules involved in inflammation and other physiological processes.

Answer: H
 Tropic hormones are hormones that stimulate the production and release of other hormones from an endocrine gland.

Answer: I
 Nonsteroid hormones are hormones that do not use intracellular receptors and include hormones such as insulin and growth hormone.

Match Each Term with Its Explanation or Definition