Question

Steroid hormones have a _______ effect.

• A. Slow and short term
• B. Fast and short term
• C. Fast and long lasting
• D. Slow and long lasting

Answer 1

The correct option is D Slow and long lasting

Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol. They are in the form of lipids. The receptors for steroid hormones are located in the cell i.e. they are intracellular receptors. Steroid hormones cross the cell membrane as they are lipid soluble and enter the cell where they bind with the receptors and hormone-receptor complex is formed. Thus, steroid hormones act slowly but they have along lasting effect on metabolism.

So, the correct answer is 'Slow and long lasting'.