All the following hormones bind to cell surface receptors of the target tissues EXCEPT_____________?
Correct answer: D. Estrogen
- A. Thyroid stimulating hormone
- B. Glucagon
- C. Epinephrine
- D. Estrogen
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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