Each of the Following Ligands Binds to an Intracellular Receptor

question 48

Multiple Choice

Each of the following ligands binds to an intracellular receptor except

• A)cortisol.
• B)retinoic acid.
• C)thyroid hormone.
• D)epinephrine.
• E)estrogen.

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Definitions:

Unmyelinated Dendrites

Dendrite fibers without a myelin sheath, leading to slower transmission of nerve impulses.

Central Nervous System

A major part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information in the body.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Axon

The long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.