Which is not a way that steroids exert their effects?
A. They bind to cell membranes and cause a huge release of neurotransmitter.
B. They bind to membrane receptors and exert rapid effects.
C. They enter cells and activate certain kinds of proteins in the cytoplasm.
D. They bind to receptors that bind to chromosomes where they activate or inactivate certain genes.
Answer: A
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