Question

some hormones diffuse through the cell membrane and bind to a receptor in the cytosol. then, the hormone - complex moves to dna where it stimulates the synthesis of specific proteins, thereby causing a long - lasting effect on the target cell. which of the following hormones act in this way? human growth hormone atrial natriuretic peptide epinephrine aldosterone

Explanation:

Hormones that can diffuse through the cell membrane are lipid - soluble. Aldosterone is a steroid (lipid - soluble) hormone. Human growth hormone is a peptide hormone (water - soluble), atrial natriuretic peptide is a peptide hormone (water - soluble), and epinephrine is an amino - acid derived (water - soluble) hormone. Lipid - soluble hormones like aldosterone can pass through the cell membrane, bind to cytosolic receptors, form a hormone - receptor complex, move to the nucleus, bind to DNA, and stimulate protein synthesis for a long - lasting effect.

Answer:

Aldosterone