Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-one hormone has the opposite effect of another hormone
A)Synergism
B)Steroid hormone
C)Second messenger
D)Target cell
E)Up-regulation
F)Antagonism
G)Prostaglandin
H)Tropic hormone
I)Nonsteroid hormone
J)Permissiveness

Question

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Antagonism refers to when one hormone has the opposite effect of another hormone.

Answer: B 
 Steroid hormones are hormones that are derived from cholesterol and are able to enter cells to affect gene expression.

Answer: C 
 Second messengers are molecules that relay signals from hormones at the cell membrane to the inside of the cell.

Answer: D 
 Target cells are cells that have specific receptors for a hormone and are able to respond to that hormone.

Answer: E 
 Up-regulation refers to when a cell increases the number of hormone receptors in response to low levels of that hormone.

Answer: G 
 Prostaglandins are hormone-like molecules that have a variety of effects on the body, including inflammation and blood vessel dilation.

Answer: H 
 Tropic hormones are hormones that regulate the secretion of other hormones from other glands.

Answer: I 
 Nonsteroid hormones are hormones that are water-soluble and act on receptors on the cell membrane.

Answer: J 
 Permissiveness refers to when one hormone enables the full effect of another hormone, even though the first hormone does not have a direct effect on the process.

Match Each Term with Its Explanation or Definition