In a physiological context where a lipid hormone is deficient, what potential impact might this have on cellular processes?

• A. It would only impact cells in the immediate vicinity of hormone release.
• B. It could lead to reduced gene expression changes and metabolic imbalances.
• C. It would only affect extracellular signaling pathways.
• D. It would have no effect since lipid hormones do not affect cellular processes.

Answer: (B)