Steroid hormones exert their primary effect by
A)activating adenylate cyclase.
B)regulating gene expression.
C)blocking the effect of cyclic AMP.
D)causing an inflammation response.

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Steroid hormones can pass through the membrane of cells and bind to receptors in the cytoplasm or nucleus. Once bound, the hormone-receptor complex can then regulate gene expression by binding to specific DNA sequences and activating or inhibiting transcription. This is the primary way that steroid hormones exert their effects on cells and tissues.

Steroid Hormones Exert Their Primary Effect by