Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a prohormone?
A) Hormones that bind to endocrine glands and stimulate the secretion of a second hormone
B) Hormones that bind to endocrine glands and inhibit the secretion of a second hormone
C) A longer protein or peptide that is cleaved into shorter ones,at least one of which is a peptide or protein hormone
D) Hormones that stimulate the expression of receptors for a second hormone,promoting their action
E) Steroid hormones that are inactivated by having hydroxyl groups removed from their structure
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