Question

How many of the given hormones act on the target cells by binding to intracellular receptors?
a. Iodothyronines

b. Somatostatin

c. Estradiol

d. Cortisol

e. Oxytocin

f. Aldosterone

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Five

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Four

• Hormones that act on the target cells by binding to intracellular receptors are steroids.

a. Iodothyronines - thyroid hormones

b. Somatostatin - polypeptide hormone

c. Estradiol - steroid hormone

d. Cortisol - steroid hormone

e. Oxytocin - steroid hormone

f. Aldosterone - steroid hormone

So, the correct option is C.