The effect of corticosterone on neurons and on amplectic-clasping behavior in the roughskin newt occurred within minutes of its administration, indicating that the corticosterone
A) is acting via a receptor in the membrane of neurons.
B) is binding to an intracellular receptor and altering gene expression and protein synthesis.
C) will occasionally produce behaviors that are quite maladaptive.
D) All of the above.

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Corticosterone's rapid effect on neurons and behavior suggests it acts via membrane receptors, as intracellular receptor binding and altering gene expression would take longer.

The Effect of Corticosterone on Neurons and on Amplectic-Clasping Behavior