An Equilibrium Exists Between a Hormone That Is Bound to a Carrier

An equilibrium exists between a hormone that is bound to a carrier protein and a free hormone such that, as the amount of free hormone increases,

A) more bound hormone will be released from its carrier proteins.
B) more hormone must be synthesized to directly replace the free hormones.
C) more free hormone will become bound to carrier proteins.
D) the amount of bound hormone will not change.
E) cells will be stimulated to secrete more free hormone.