Steroid hormones act by entering the target cell and binding to intracellular receptors, which then bind to DNA and alter gene expression in the target cell. They are not produced only by the adrenal cortex, do not have only cell surface receptors, and are not water-soluble. They also do not act by altering the activity of proteins in the target cell.

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Steroid Hormones

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Steroid hormones

A) are produced only by the adrenal cortex.
B) have only cell surface receptors.
C) are water-soluble.
D) act by altering the activity of proteins in the target cell.
E) act by altering gene expression in the target cell.

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