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Why do some hormones need to trigger a 'second messenger' to activate a target cell?

A

The hormone needs activation of ATP

B

The first messenger can not cross a plasma membrane

C

There are no specific cell surface receptors for hormones

D

The first messenger is not a water soluble molecule

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