How do lipid hormones differ from non-lipid hormones in their interaction with cellular membranes?

• A. Both lipid and non-lipid hormones bind exclusively to intracellular receptors.
• B. Non-lipid hormones can diffuse through membranes, while lipid hormones cannot.
• C. Lipid hormones bind to extracellular receptors, while non-lipid hormones diffuse through membranes.
• D. Lipid hormones can diffuse through membranes to bind intracellularly, while non-lipid hormones bind to extracellular receptors.

Answer: (D)