Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 16 - Section 16.1 - Endocrine Glands - Check Your Progress - Page 337: 3

Answer

Peptide hormones are water-soluble and derived from amino acids. They are stored in the endocrine cells. Steroid hormones are lipid soluble and move through the cell plasma membrane. into the nucleus.

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Peptide hormones are water-soluble and derived from amino acids. They are stored in the endocrine cells. Steroid hormones are lipid soluble and move through the cell plasma membrane. into the nucleus.
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