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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

How do most water-soluble hormones travel in the bloodstream?

Dissolved directly in the plasma

Bound to plasma proteins

Attached to red blood cells

Encapsulated in lipoproteins

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Understand the nature of water-soluble hormones: These hormones are typically polar and hydrophilic, meaning they can interact well with water molecules.

Consider the composition of blood plasma: Blood plasma is primarily composed of water, making it an ideal medium for water-soluble substances to dissolve.

Evaluate how substances travel in the bloodstream: Water-soluble hormones can travel freely in the plasma because they dissolve directly in the aqueous environment.

Compare with other transport methods: Unlike lipid-soluble hormones, which often require carrier proteins, water-soluble hormones do not need to bind to plasma proteins for transport.

Conclude the most likely method of transport: Given their solubility in water, water-soluble hormones are typically dissolved directly in the plasma as they travel through the bloodstream.