Chapter 9, Problem 24CQ

Summary Introduction

To explain: How it is possible for the steroid hormones to exert their effects by binding to the cytosolic receptors.

Concept introduction: Hormones are included in the signaling molecules which are produced by glands present in the multicellular organisms. They are transported to target distant organs by the circulatory system. Steroid hormones are the steroids that act as a hormone. It is derived from the cholesterol. They can be mainly classified as corticosteroids and sex steroids.