Which is most likely a characteristic of cells that secrete steroid hormones?
A)They store large amounts of hormone.
B)They are characterized by abundant agranular endoplasmic reticulum and numerous mitochondria.
C)They contain large numbers of secretory vesicles.
D)They are found in the anterior pituitary gland.
E)They are found in the medulla of the adrenal gland.

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Cells that secrete steroid hormones are characterized by abundant agranular endoplasmic reticulum and numerous mitochondria, as these organelles are required for the synthesis and secretion of steroids. They do not store large amounts of hormone (A) or contain large numbers of secretory vesicles (C). They are not necessarily found in the anterior pituitary gland (D) or the medulla of the adrenal gland (E).

Which Is Most Likely a Characteristic of Cells That Secrete