Receptor and mechanisms of action Flashcards
1
Q
How to lipid soluble hormones diffuse?
A
through cell membrane
2
Q
How to water soluble hormones diffuse?
A
Bind to receptor in membrane
3
Q
What is the affect of water soluble hormone binding to receptor?
A
Bring about cAMP which bring about changes in the cell (inactive protein to active protein)
4
Q
What does the lipid soluble do when in cell?
A
Hormone bind to receptor in nucleus
Interact with DNA
Causes cellular change