Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
2 hormones that are in final form
A
Thyroid
Epinephrine
2
Q
Autochrome uses what type of hormonal group
A
Group 2
3
Q
Intracine uses what kind of group hormone
A
Group 1
4
Q
What hormones has an endocrine and paracrine effect
A
Insulin
5
Q
Purpose of transport proteins
A
Not easily metabolized
Reservoir
Prolong halflife
6
Q
Among the sex hormones, which one has a highest affinity
A
Dihydrotestosterone
7
Q
What happens if you decrease the SHBG I males
A
Gynecomastia
Erectile dysfunction
8
Q
What enzyme do you need to convert testosterone to estrogen or androgens
A
Aromatase
9
Q
Two types of estrogen receptors
A
Alpha
Beta
10
Q
What is the more predominant form of estrogen receptor
A
Estrogen alpha
11
Q
Considered as autoregulation
A
Autocrine
Intracrine
