Definitions Flashcards
1
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Target Tissue Specificity is determined by
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the type and number of receptors for the hormone
2
Q
hormone receptor sensitivity
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the ability to realize the cognate and ignore others
3
Q
spillover and example
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cross-reactivity for a receptor (LH and hCG)
4
Q
peptide hormones
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secretion regulated circulate free cannot cross membranes plasma membrane receptors degraded by the kidney
5
Q
steroid hormones
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biosynthesis is regulated circulate bound to proteins crosses membranes intracellular receptors degraded by the liver
