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When a cell receives messages from two hormones at the same time, it can lead to additive, synergistic, antagonistic, or permissive effects. Additive effects occur when the combined effect is the sum of each hormone's individual effect. Synergistic effects occur when the combined effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects. Antagonistic effects occur when the effects of one hormone counteract the effects of the other. Permissive effects occur when one hormone enhances the responsiveness of a cell to another hormone.
The process by which two hormones exert opposite effects is known as antagonism. Antagonism occurs when one hormone inhibits the actions of another hormone by competing for the same receptors or signaling pathways within the body. This leads to a counterbalancing effect that helps maintain homeostasis.
The presence of other hormones, especially auxins, influence the effects of cytokinins.
Insulin and cortisol are two hormones that have both anabolic and catabolic effects. Insulin promotes anabolic processes such as glucose uptake and protein synthesis, while cortisol can have catabolic effects by promoting the breakdown of muscle protein and fat for energy production.
Three hormones antagonists of insulin are glucagon, cortisol, and growth hormone. These hormones work to counteract the effects of insulin by raising blood glucose levels.