Steroid hormones __________.

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Steroid hormones are lipophilic and can easily diffuse through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes. Once inside the cell, they bind to specific intracellular receptors. These hormone-receptor complexes then act as transcription factors to regulate gene expression. In the bloodstream, steroid hormones are often bound to transport proteins, which help to increase their solubility in blood. Therefore, all of the statements A, B, and C are correct, making E the correct choice.

Steroid Hormones __________