When adenylate cyclase is activated by a hormone, the concentration of cyclic AMP increases in the cell even though the hormone does not enter the cell. This is an example of the ________ mechanism of hormone action.

A. second messenger
B. altering activity of DNA
C. altering membrane transport
D. all of these answers are correct


Answer: A

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