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All the following hormones bind to cell surface receptors of the target tissues EXCEPT_____________?

Correct answer: C. Estrogen

  • A. Thyroid stimulating hormone
  • B. Glucagon
  • C. Estrogen
  • D. Epinephrine

Explanation

Estrogen is a steroid hormone, so it crosses the cell membrane and binds an intracellular nuclear receptor. TSH, glucagon, and epinephrine are water-soluble hormones that act through cell-surface receptors.

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