Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Amine hormones made from
A
Amino acids
- tyrosine
- tryptophan = melatonin
2
Q
Peptide / protein hormones made from
A
chain of amino acids
3
Q
Steroid hormones made from
A
Cholesterol
4
Q
Peptide hormones =
A
FSH, Insulin, TRH
Follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid releasing hormone
5
Q
Synthesis of peptide hormones
A
Ribosome = preprohormone
RER = prohormone
Golgi = package into vesicle with proteolytic enzymes
Co - secretion = hormone + fragments
6
Q
Protein hormones hydro….. + lipo……
A
Hydrophilic + lipophobic
= soluble in plasma but cell surface receptors
