Thyroid Hormone (A Small Iodinated Amine)enters Target Cells in a Manner

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Multiple Choice

Thyroid hormone (a small iodinated amine) enters target cells in a manner similar to ________.

• A) steroid hormones, because both diffuse easily into target cells
• B) glucagon, because the structure of glucagon is similar to that of thyroid hormone
• C) insulin, because insulin is a small peptide
• D) growth hormone, because the thyroid works synergistically with thyroid hormone

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