Why Are Receptors for Steroid Hormones Located Inside the Cell

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why are receptors for steroid hormones located inside the cell rather than on the membrane surface?

• A)The receptors can be stimulated to exit to the membrane surface under conditions in which a cell needs to be regulated by the steroid hormone.
• B)Steroid hormones are lipid soluble and thus can readily diffuse through the lipid bilayer that makes up the cell membrane.
• C)The receptors are repressible,meaning they are actively altering cell function unless the target hormone is present.
• D)Cells with steroid hormone receptors inside the cell are not able to respond to steroid hormones.

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