10.1-Hormones

Question 1

Protein hormone

Answer 1

A hormone composed of chains of amino acids that is water soluble; usually acts on cell membrane receptors.

Question 2

Steroid hormone

Answer 2

A hormone composed of cholesterol that is not very water soluble; usually passes through the cell membrane and acts on receptors inside the cell.

Question 3

Glucagon

Answer 3

A hormone produced by alpha cells in the pancreas that raises the blood glucose level by promoting the breakdown of glycogen
in the liver.