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Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-a second messenger for some hormones
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

Question

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Cyclic AMP is a second messenger for some hormones.

Answer: A
 Endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Answer: C
 Target organ cell is a cell that has receptors for a particular hormone.

Answer: D
 Steroid hormone is a hormone that is made from cholesterol.

Answer: E
 Prostaglandin is a hormone-like substance that is produced by cells in the body.

Answer: F
 Exocrine gland secretes substances onto a surface or into a duct.

Answer: G
 Nonsteroid hormone is a hormone that is not made from cholesterol.

Answer: I
 Positive feedback is a process in which an initial stimulus causes an increase in the response, leading to an even greater response.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Definition