Describe in general terms how a peptide hormone works. Peptide hormones travel through the bloodstream to target tissues. Because they are lipids, they are able to pass through the cell membrane. Receptors for peptide hormones occur either in intracellular fluid or in the nucleus. Peptide hormones travel through the bloodstream and bind to cell receptors, which are on the outside of a cell. The receptors cause production within cells of "second messengers" that activate enzymes.

Describe in general terms how a peptide hormone works. Peptide hormones travel through the bloodstream to target tissues. Because they are lipids, they are able to pass through the cell membrane. Receptors for peptide hormones occur either in intracellular fluid or in the nucleus. Peptide hormones travel through the bloodstream and bind to cell receptors, which are on the outside of a cell. The receptors cause production within cells of "second messengers" that activate enzymes.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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