AIIMS May 2011 – MCQ 159

Among the following, all are hydrophilic hormones that act on cytosolic receptors except one which is a lipophilic hormone that acts on nuclear receptor?
A. Thyroxine
B. Epinephrine
C. Growth hormone
D. ACTH

Correct answer : Thyroxine

Thyroxine binds to nuclear receptors.

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