________ hormones bind to a receptor on the ________, which releases an enzyme that converts ATP into cAMP.

A. Nonsteroid; nuclear membrane
B. Steroid and thyroid; plasma membrane
C. Nonsteroid; plasma membrane
D. Steroid and thyroid; nuclear membrane


Answer: C

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