Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Releases hormones into the interstitial fluid or the blood
A)Endocrine gland
B)Negative feedback
C)Target organ cell
D)Steroid hormone
E)Prostaglandin
F)Exocrine gland
G)Nonsteroid hormone
H)Cyclic AMP
I)Positive feedback

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Endocrine gland releases hormones into the interstitial fluid or the blood.

Answer: B
 Negative feedback is a mechanism that helps regulate hormone levels by decreasing hormone production when levels are too high.

Answer: C
 Target organ cell is the specific type of cell that a hormone binds to and affects.

Answer: D
 Steroid hormone is a type of hormone that is derived from cholesterol and can enter cells to affect gene expression.

Answer: E
 Prostaglandin is a type of hormone that acts locally, often as a response to inflammation or injury.

Answer: F
 Exocrine gland releases substances outside the body, such as sweat or digestive enzymes.

Answer: G
 Nonsteroid hormone is a type of hormone that cannot enter cells and acts by binding to receptors on the cell surface.

Answer: H
 Cyclic AMP is a second messenger molecule that helps relay signals from hormone receptors to the inside of the cell.

Answer: I
 Positive feedback is a mechanism that amplifies a hormone signal, often resulting in a rapid and significant response.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Definition