Why Is Retinoic Acid Considered a Hormone

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is retinoic acid considered a hormone?

• A) It has receptors on the nucleus and causes a change in protein synthesis.
• B) It has a biologic function similar to insulin.
• C) It is synthesized in the same tissue that it affects.
• D) It causes the catabolism (break down) of body proteins.

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