Tropic vs. Non-Tropic Hormones: Tropic hormones regulate other glands' hormone secretion, while non-tropic hormones act directly on target tissues or cells (e.g., prolactin, GH).
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre hormonas trópicas y no trópicas? Trópica: regulan la secreción hormonal por otras glándulas. No trópica: actúan directamente sobre tejidos o células diana (prolactina, GH).
| Front | What is the difference b/w tropic hormones and non-tropic hormones? |
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| Back | Tropic: regulate hormone secretion by other glands Non-tropic: are those that act directly on targeted tissues or cells (prolactin, GH) |
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