Match each term with the appropriate description.
-lipophobic molecule that interacts with receptors on cell surface
A)peptide hormone
B)steroid hormone
C)amino acid-derived hormone
D)anterior pituitary
E)hypothalamus
F)posterior pituitary

Question

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Peptide hormones are lipophobic molecules that interact with receptors on the cell surface.

Answer: B
 Steroid hormones are lipophilic molecules that can pass through the plasma membrane and bind to intracellular receptors.

Answer: C
 Amino acid-derived hormones include molecules like epinephrine and thyroxine.

Answer: D
 The anterior pituitary is a gland that produces and releases hormones under the control of the hypothalamus.

Answer: E
 The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that plays a central role in regulating the endocrine system.

Answer: F
 The posterior pituitary releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, such as oxytocin and vasopressin.

Match Each Term with the Appropriate Description