Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which of the following are the types of interactive effects that hormones can have? more than one answer may be correct.
linear
antagonistic
permissive
antigenic
synergistic

Explanation:

• Antagonistic: Hormones with antagonistic effects oppose each other. For example, insulin (lowers blood glucose) and glucagon (raises blood glucose) are antagonistic.
• Permissive: A permissive effect means one hormone is needed for another hormone to exert its full effect. For instance, estrogen has a permissive effect on the responsiveness of the uterus to progesterone.
• Synergistic: Synergistic hormones work together to produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects. An example is the combined effect of follicle - stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) on ovarian function.

"Linear" is not a recognized type of hormonal interactive effect in the context of endocrinology. "Antigenic" refers to the ability of a substance to induce an immune response (related to antigens in immunology), not a hormonal interactive effect.

Answer:

B. antagonistic, C. permissive, E. synergistic