Once a Lipid-Soluble Hormone is Conjugated in the Liver

Question

Once a lipid-soluble hormone is conjugated in the liver
A) its half-life is increased.
B) it can be more quickly eliminated from the body.
C) it can be stored for later use.
D) it is actively transported into cells.
E) it is more slowly eliminated from the body.

Accepted Answer

Conjugation of lipid-soluble hormones in the liver makes them more water-soluble, which allows for faster elimination from the body through urine or feces. Therefore, their half-life is decreased rather than increased. They are not stored for later use or actively transported into cells.