Which of the following is characteristic of steroid hormones?
a. They are derived from peptides or proteins.
b. They influence the activity of DNA.
c. They interact with receptors on the exterior surface of the cell membrane.
d. They utilize second messenger systems to produce target tissue actions.
e. They produce cAMP molecules in target tissue.
ANSWER: b
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