Whe considering receptors for hormone molecules, we can say that, in general, _________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: receptors for lipid-soluble hormones are inside the cell, whereas receptors for lipid-insoluble hormones are in or in the cell membrane

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