Steroid and Peptide Hormones Typically Have in Common

Question

Steroid and peptide hormones typically have in common
A) the building blocks from which they are synthesized.
B) their solubility in cell membranes.
C) their requirement for travel through the bloodstream.
D) the location of their receptors.
E) their reliance on signal transduction in the cell.

Accepted Answer

Both steroid and peptide hormones require travel through the bloodstream to reach their target tissues and exert their effects.

Answer: D
 Although steroid hormones can enter cells and bind directly to intracellular receptors, both steroid and peptide hormones have receptors located in the target tissues.