Steroid hormones, such as glucocorticoids, effect their action by:
A) binding to a plasma membrane receptor, which stimulates a signal transduction pathway within the cell
B) binding to a plasma membrane receptor, which stimulates the receptor to enter the cell
C) entering into the cell and affecting the production of secondary messengers
D) entering into the cell and then acting as transcription regulators
E) both a and d are correct

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The Answer of Steroid hormones, such as glucocorticoids, effect their action by:
A) binding to a plasma membrane receptor, which stimulates a signal transduction pathway within the cell
B) binding to a plasma membrane receptor, which stimulates the receptor to enter the cell
C) entering into the cell and affecting the production of secondary messengers
D) entering into the cell and then acting as transcription regulators
E) both a and d are correct

Steroid Hormones, Such as Glucocorticoids, Effect Their Action By