The Steroid Hormone Aldosterone Affects Only a Small Number of Cells

question 55

Multiple Choice

The steroid hormone aldosterone affects only a small number of cells in the body because ________.

• A) only target cells are exposed to aldosterone
• B) only target cells contain aldosterone receptors
• C) aldosterone is unable to enter nontarget cells
• D) nontarget cells destroy aldosterone before it can produce any effect

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