Thyroid hormone interacts with its target tissue by

A. increasing I- uptake in the target cells.
B. binding to a membrane bound receptor.
C. binding to receptor molecules in the nucleus.
D. releasing thyroglobulin.
E. using the intracellular mediator system.


Answer: C

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