Asked by Kaudoure Isdoure on May 02, 2024
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Receptors for most lipid-soluble hormones are located
A) in the cytoplasm of their target cells.
B) on the plasma membrane of their target cells.
C) in the lysosomes of their target cells.
D) on the nuclear membrane of their target cells.
E) in the nucleus or cytoplasm of their target cells.
Lipid-soluble Hormones
Hormones that can pass through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes and are usually transported in the bloodstream bound to carrier proteins.
Cytoplasm
The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains all organelles and cell parts, excluding the nucleus.
Plasma Membrane
A lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
- Identify the locations and roles of receptors for lipid-soluble and water-soluble hormones.
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Lauren GroserMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Lipid-soluble hormones, due to their ability to easily pass through cell membranes, typically bind to receptors located inside the cell, either in the nucleus or the cytoplasm. This allows them to directly influence the transcription of genes by interacting with DNA in the nucleus or to have other intracellular effects.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the locations and roles of receptors for lipid-soluble and water-soluble hormones.