Mechanism of Hormone Action

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Mechanism of Hormone Action: Overview

The topic discusses the mechanism of hormone action. Hormones produce their effects on target tissues by binding to specific proteins called hormone receptors located in the target tissues only.

Important Questions on Mechanism of Hormone Action

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Which of the following is a hydrophilic hormone?

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Give some examples of lipophilic hormones.

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Explain the mechanism of hormone action.

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Explain negative feedback mechanism.

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"Hormones as chemical messengers and regulators". Explain.

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Receptors for protein hormones are located in the nucleus.

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A sequential expression of a set of human genes occurs when a steroid molecule binds to the

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Insulin receptors are basically:

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Steroids are characterised by ___________ in their structure

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Find the incorrect statement about external receptors.

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Which of the following is not a gonadal hormone?

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The name second messenger is given to

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Rate of hormone synthesis and secretion depends upon which of the following?

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Second messenger is formed during functioning of which of the following hormone:-

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The second messenger is formed during the functioning of which of the following hormone?

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According to the accepted concept of hormones action, if receptor molecules are removed from target organs, then the target organ will:

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According to accepted concept of hormone action, if receptor molecules are removed from target organs, then the target organ will