Question

multiple choice question
one hormone enhances the effect of another hormone. this is a(n)______effect.
permissive
antagonistic
synergistic

Explanation:

• Permissive effect: One hormone is needed for another hormone to exert its full effect. For example, estrogen has a permissive effect on progesterone's action in the uterus.
• Antagonistic effect: Two hormones have opposite effects. For example, insulin (lowers blood glucose) and glucagon (raises blood glucose).
• Synergistic effect: Two hormones work together and their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. When one hormone enhances the effect of another, it is a synergistic effect.

Answer:

synergistic