Essential Biochemistry - Mechanism Of Hormone Action (Section 1 - No. 4)

What is a key characteristic of steroid hormones that allows them to interact with intracellular receptors?
They are water-soluble
They are small in size
They can easily cross the cell membrane
They bind to cell surface receptors

Explanation

Steroid hormones are lipid-soluble, allowing them to diffuse through the cell membrane.

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