Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Peptide Hormones

question 215

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to peptide hormones?

• A)They are synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi complex system.
• B)They circulate bound largely to plasma proteins.
• C) They bind to surface receptors of their target cells.
• D) They exert their effect largely by means of second-messenger systems.

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