THE CELL
CELL COMMUNICATION
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Question
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The term steroid describes both hormones produced by the body and artificially produced medications that duplicate the action for the naturally occurring steroids. All of the following describe steroid hormones EXCEPT:
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A. They bind with receptor proteins in the plasma membrane to trigger cellular responses.
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A. They are derived from cholesterol and are lipid soluble.
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They serve as ligands in signal transduction pathways
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A. They are exemplified by testosterone, estrogen and progesterone
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The steroid hormones are synthesized in the adrenal cortex, the gonads, and the placenta; are all derived from cholesterol and many are of clinical importance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Steroid hormones are a group of hormones derived from cholesterol that act as chemical messengers in the body. The steroid hormones regulate many physiologic processes, including the development and function of the reproductive system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Among the given options, androgen, estrogen and aldosterone are steroid hormones while relaxin is a polypeptide.
Detailed explanation-4: -So the correct option is “Estrogen".
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