Table of contents

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

Testosterone is categorized as which of the following types of hormones?

Glycoprotein hormone

Steroid hormone

Amino acid-derived hormone

Peptide hormone

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Step 1: Understand the classification of hormones. Hormones are categorized based on their chemical structure into four main types: steroid hormones, peptide hormones, glycoprotein hormones, and amino acid-derived hormones.

Step 2: Recall the structure of steroid hormones. Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble, allowing them to pass through cell membranes and bind to intracellular receptors.

Step 3: Identify testosterone's chemical nature. Testosterone is synthesized from cholesterol, making it a steroid hormone. It is involved in regulating male secondary sexual characteristics and other physiological processes.

Step 4: Compare testosterone to the other hormone types listed. Glycoprotein hormones are protein-based and have carbohydrate groups attached, amino acid-derived hormones are synthesized from single amino acids, and peptide hormones are short chains of amino acids. Testosterone does not fit these categories.

Step 5: Conclude that testosterone is correctly categorized as a steroid hormone based on its chemical structure and synthesis pathway.