C9: Chemical Signals In Homeostasis

Question 1

Question: How do hormones attach to specific cells?

Answer 1

Answer: Hormones attach to specific cells by their receptors.

Question 2

Question: Where do steroid hormones attach to receptors?

Answer 2

Answer: Steroid hormones attach to receptors within the cytoplasm.

Question 3

Question: Where do protein hormones attach to receptors?

Answer 3

Answer: Protein hormones attach to receptors on the cell membrane.

Question 4

Question: What is hyperglycemia?

Answer 4

Answer: Hyperglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels rise because of inadequate production of insulin after meals.

Question 5

Question: What hormone does the adrenal cortex produce to help the body recover from stress?

Answer 5

Answer: The adrenal cortex produces cortisol to help the body recover from stress.

Question 6

Question: What happens to the thyroid when there is a lack of iodine in the diet?

Answer 6

Answer: Without proper amounts of iodine in the diet, the thyroid is continually stimulated by TSH, producing a goiter.

Question 7

Question: How do males maintain high levels of female hormones?

Answer 7

Answer: Males maintain high levels of female hormones by excreting them at accelerated rates.