Which characteristic below is not shared by both lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones?
a. amplification of hormone actions in the target cell.
b. transport via plasma proteins.
c. regulation of metabolic reactions.
d. initiation of second messenger systems.
e. both (b) and (d) above.
E
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