Endocrine Cells That Secrete Steroids Have All of the Following

question 102

Multiple Choice

Endocrine cells that secrete steroids have all of the following cytoplasmic features except

• A) abundant smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
• B) secretion via diffusion.
• C) lipid droplets.
• D) secretory granules.

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