Which is most likely a characteristic of cells that secrete steroid hormones?

A. They store large amounts of hormone.
B. They are characterized by abundant smooth endoplasmic reticulum and few secretory granules.
C. They contain large numbers of secretory granules.
D. They are found in the anterior pituitary gland.
E. They are found in the medulla of the adrenal gland.


B

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