Classify each of the statements and hormone Interactions wit

Classify each of the statements and hormone Interactions with the appropriate interactive effect.

Solution

Antagonistic Effects

Permissive effects

Synergistic effects

One hormone opposes the action of another.

One hormone enhances the target organ’s response to a second hormone that is secreted later.

Two or more hormones act together to produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their separate effects.

The effects of estrogen and prolactin on the mammary gland.

The effects of estrogen and testosterone on the uterus.

The effects of FSH and testosterone on sperm.

Antagonistic Effects	Permissive effects	Synergistic effects
One hormone opposes the action of another.	One hormone enhances the target organ’s response to a second hormone that is secreted later.	Two or more hormones act together to produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their separate effects.
The effects of estrogen and prolactin on the mammary gland.	The effects of estrogen and testosterone on the uterus.	The effects of FSH and testosterone on sperm.