Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-a cell with receptors for a specific hormone
A)Synergism
B)Steroid hormone
C)Second messenger
D)Target cell
E)Up-regulation
F)Antagonism
G)Prostaglandin
H)Tropic hormone
I)Nonsteroid hormone
J)Permissiveness

Question

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Target cell refers to a cell with receptors for a specific hormone.

Answer: B
 Steroid hormone is a type of hormone produced from cholesterol that can pass through a cell membrane and bind to intracellular receptors to affect gene expression.

Answer: C
 Second messenger refers to a molecule inside a cell that is activated by a hormone binding to its receptor on the cell membrane, leading to a cellular response.

Answer: E
 Up-regulation refers to an increase in the number of receptors for a hormone on a target cell, leading to an increased sensitivity to that hormone.

Answer: F
 Antagonism refers to two hormones having opposite effects on the same target cell.

Answer: G
 Prostaglandin is a type of hormone that is produced and acts locally, often involved in inflammation and pain.

Answer: H
 Tropic hormone refers to a hormone that stimulates the release of another hormone from an endocrine gland.

Answer: I
 Nonsteroid hormone is a type of hormone that is unable to pass through the cell membrane and must use a second messenger to affect cellular responses.

Answer: J
 Permissiveness refers to one hormone being necessary for another hormone to have its full effect on a target cell.

Match Each Term with Its Explanation or Definition