Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (Mostly in the nucleus)
Insulin, glucagon
Thyroxin, insulin
Somatostain, oxytocin
Cortisol, testosterone
intracellular receptors -
Hormones which interact with intracellular receptors (e.g., steroid hormones, iodothyronines, etc.) mostly regulate gene expression or chromosome function by the interaction of hormone-receptor complex with the genome.
- wherein
Cumulative biochemical actions result in physiological and developmental effects.
Cortisol and Testosterone are steroid hormones have intracellular receptors, can easily penetrate plasma membrane.
Option 1)
Insulin, glucagon
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Option 2)
Thyroxin, insulin
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Option 3)
Somatostain, oxytocin
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Option 4)
Cortisol, testosterone
correct option