MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following BEST describes the goal of hormone action?
A
Bring the body back to homeostasis by increasing or decreases cellular activity
B
Bring the body back to homeostasis by increasing cellular activity
C
Bring the body back to homeostasis by decreasing cellular activity
D
Stimulate a bodily response
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hormones bind to the target receptor that activates the enzymatic activity of the cell to bring about biochemical changes. Transcription of DNA is initiated by the hormone-receptor complex. The mRNA is translated into protein. This protein causes biochemical changes inside the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released. This can depend on levels of hormones already in the blood, or on levels of other substances in the blood, like calcium.

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