Why Are Steroid Hormones Bound to Carrier Proteins in the Blood

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why are steroid hormones bound to carrier proteins in the blood?

• A) to prevent them from entering non-target cells
• B) to keep them in an inactivate state
• C) to mask hydrophobic groups on the steroids to allow for circulation in the blood
• D) to help them bind to surface receptors and trigger a cellular response
• E) to help them bind to surface receptors and trigger endocytosis

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