Which of the Following Statements is Not True of Prostaglandins

Question

Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?
A) They can also be called tissue hormones.
B) They function like nonsteroid hormones because they cause the production of cyclic AMP.
C) They function like steroid hormones because they stimulate protein synthesis.
D) They travel a much shorter distance than most hormones.

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins do not function like steroid hormones because they do not stimulate protein synthesis. They do, however, function like nonsteroid hormones in that they cause the production of cyclic AMP. They are also known as tissue hormones and travel a much shorter distance than most hormones.