A steroid hormone typically alters the activity of its target cells byA. rnaking holes in the members of the target cellsB. entering the cell and altering gene expressionC. making holes in the lysosome of target cellsD. activation of CAMP

A steroid hormone typically alters the activity of its target cells by

1.	A steroid hormone typically alters the activity of its target cells byA. rnaking holes in the members of the target cellsB. entering the cell and altering gene expressionC. making holes in the lysosome of target cellsD. activation of CAMP
Answer» Correct Answer - B A second messanger is required for the action of water soluble hormones as these can not cross the plasma membrane. They act by stimulating a second messenger such as CAMP.

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