Most Endocrine Hormones Are Water-Soluble and Exert Their Effects on Target

question 23

Multiple Choice

Most endocrine hormones are water-soluble and exert their effects on target cells by

• A) binding to nuclear receptors.
• B) generating second messengers.
• C) binding to intracellular receptors.
• D) stimulating action potentials.

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