curÂ·renÂ·cy. (kÃ»râ²Én-sÄ, kÅ­râ²-) n. pl. curÂ·renÂ·cies. 1. Money in any form when in actual use as a medium of exchange, especially circulating paper money. 2. Transmission from person to person as a medium of exchange; circulation: coins now in currency. 3. General acceptance or use; prevalence: the currency of a slang term.
(T/F) Most hormones can be classified chemically as either amino-acid based or steroids. True. Most hormones belong to the amino-acid group, while others (steroids) are derived from cholesterol.
A ______ is a regulatory chemical that is secreted into the blood by an endocrine gland.3. The glands of the endocrine system secrete hormones into the bloodstream or other body fluids and so are said to have ____________ glands.4.All hormones can be characterized as ________ (fat-soluble) or water soluble.5. ______ is a regulatory chemical that is secreted into the blood by an endocrine gland.3. The glands of the endocrine system secrete hormones into the bloodstream or other body fluids and so are said to have ____________ glands.4. All hormones can be characterized as ________ (fat-soluble) or water soluble.5.