receptor pathways Flashcards
1
Q
types of hormones
A
peptide - water soluble, works via extracellular receptor (second messenger)
steroid - lipid soluble, derived from cholesterol
2
Q
examples of peptide hormones
A
insulin
FSH
LH
GH
glucagon
parathyroid
ADH
oxytocin
3
Q
examples of steroid hormones
A
testosterone
oestrogen
progesterone
aldosterone
cortisol
4
Q
Gs pathway
A
peptide hormones binds to g coupled receptor
changed 3d structure, activates Gs protein to convert GDT to GTP