One of the enzymes that shuts off a hormone's stimulatory effect is

a. acetylcholinesterase.
b. phospholipase.
c. cyclooxygenase.
d. adenylate cyclase.
e. phosphodiesterase.


Ans: e. phosphodiesterase.

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