BIOLOGY
HORMONES
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Question
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Which of the following is/are true of peptide hormones?I. they require ATPII. they trigger secondary messengers such as cAMPIII. they attach to receptors in the cytoplasm
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I only
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II only
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I and II only
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II and III only
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Peptide hormones are hormones that are made of small chains of amino acids. The body produces a wide range of peptide hormones, which circulate in the blood and bind to receptors on targeted organs and tissues.
Detailed explanation-2: -peptide hormones exert their effects on a cell through a series of common mechanisms using the same second messengers.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Glucagon’.
Detailed explanation-4: -Peptide hormones play a prominent role in controlling energy homeostasis and metabolism. They have been implicated in controlling appetite, the function of the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems, energy expenditure, and reproduction.
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