Steroid Hormones Generally Work By

question 25

Multiple Choice

Steroid hormones generally work by:

• A)attaching to membrane receptors and triggering chemical reactions.
• B)passing into the cell and attaching to receptors inside.
• C)triggering an action potential in the cell.
• D)triggering an influx of potassium ions.
• E)stimulating endocytosis of hormones and receptors.

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