Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 7, Problem 20TYK
In response to low blood pressure, the adrenal glands release aldosterone (a small steroid hormone). By which transport mechanism will aldosterone enter body cells?
- a. endocytosis
- b. simple diffusion
- c. facilitated diffusion
- d. active transport using a cotransport protein
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