Anterior pituitary hormones

Select one:

a. are all proteins or glycoproteins.

b. are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system.

c. bind to intracellular receptor molecules.

d. have a half-life of hours.

e. are released as a direct result of action potentials.

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Mackenzie Archer

27 June, 23:10

Anterior pituitary hormones

Select one:

a. are all proteins or glycoproteins.

b. are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system.

c. bind to intracellular receptor molecules.

d. have a half-life of hours.

e. are released as a direct result of action potentials.

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Lillie Mcguire · Answer 1

Answer: b. are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system.

Explanation: At the base of the brain, Neuroendocrine cells in the hypothalamus releases substances into small blood vessels that move directly to the anterior pituitary gland (the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal vessels).

Anterior pituitary hormonesSelect one:a. are all proteins or glycoproteins.b. are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system.c. bind to intracellular receptor molecules.d. have a half-life of hours.e. are released as a direct result of action potentials.

Anterior pituitary hormones

Select one:

a. are all proteins or glycoproteins.

b. are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system.

c. bind to intracellular receptor molecules.

d. have a half-life of hours.

e. are released as a direct result of action potentials.