Indicate the solubility characteristics of each of the classes of hormones by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-catecholamines
A)lipophilic (hydrophobic)
B)hydrophilic (lipophobic)

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Catecholamines are hydrophilic (lipophobic) hormones, which means they dissolve in water and are unable to cross the cell membrane without a specific transporter. They bind to receptors on the surface of target cells and initiate a signal transduction pathway.

Indicate the Solubility Characteristics of Each of the Classes of Hormones