This type of hormone characteristically requires a second messenger.
A) lipid-soluble
B) steroid
C) water-soluble
D) prostaglandin

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Water-soluble hormones typically bind to receptors on the surface of the cell and activate a signal transduction pathway that involves a second messenger, such as cyclic AMP or calcium ions. This is in contrast to lipid-soluble hormones, such as steroid hormones, which can diffuse across the cell membrane and bind to intracellular receptors without the need for a second messenger.

This Type of Hormone Characteristically Requires a Second Messenger