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Which of the following is true for the effect of steroid hormone? |
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Fast and short term |
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Fast and long lasting |
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c) |
Slow and short term |
d) |
Slow and long lasting |
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Which of the following is true for the effect of steroid hormone? |
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a) |
Fast and short term |
b) |
Fast and long lasting |
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c) |
Slow and short term |
d) |
Slow and long lasting |
(b)
All steroid hormones are made up of cholesterol which is a lipid derivative, synthesized in the liver cells. These hormones are lipid soluble. The effect of these hormone is slow but it lasts longer, e.g., corticotrophin aldosterone, testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, etc.