Which of the Following is an Example of a Short-Lived

Question

Which of the following is an example of a short-lived, local-acting hormone?
A) prostaglandin
B) testosterone
C) estradiol
D) insulin
E) glucagon

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds that act like hormones. They are produced at sites of tissue damage or infection, where they cause inflammation, pain, and fever as part of the healing process. Prostaglandins act locally and are broken down very quickly, making them short-lived compared to other hormones like testosterone, estradiol, insulin, and glucagon, which have more systemic and longer-lasting effects.