Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Ligand-gated ion channels change the ion permeability of the membrane, which results in a response by the target cell.
B) Intracellular receptors interact with hydrophilic chemical messengers.
C) Receptor enzymes activate extracellular enzymes.
D) Gprotein-coupled receptors interact with hydrophobic chemical messengers.


Answer: A

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