Q. The hydrophilic hormones interact with …A… . While the hydrophobic hormones interact with …B… Choose the correct option for A and B
A) A-cell membrane receptors; B-nuclear receptors
B) A-nuclear receptors; B-cell membrane receptors
C) A-intracellular receptors; B-nuclear receptors
D) A-nuclear receptors; B-intracellular receptors
Explanation
Hydrophilic hormones Generally are protein, polypeptide, hormones. They interact with cell membrane receptors, $e.g.,$ FSH glycogen, epinephrine. Hydrophobic hormones Generally are steroids in nature. They interact with nuclear receptors $e.g.,$ Estrogen do thyroxine
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