How do lipid-soluble hormones move from the blood into the cell?
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How do lipid-soluble hormones move from the blood into the cell?
Hormones:
Hormones are messenger molecules which are transported from an endocrine cell to a target cell via the blood. They aim to modify the transcription rates of the target cell so that its briefly altered function return the body to homeostasis.
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The Mechanisms of Hormone Action
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Chapter 21 / Lesson 14
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When the glands in the endocrine system receive signals that something in the body is abnormal, they excrete hormones, which in turn send messages to other cells in the body. Learn about hormones, their activation, their transport, target cells, and secondary messengers.
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