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What is the correct option for the hormone whose mechanism of action is shown in the given figure?

Option: 1

This hormone will most likely be synthesized by the neural cells of the hypothalamus

 


Option: 2

This hormone cannot be thyroxin or triiodothyronine


Option: 3

This hormone can be a derivative of cholesterol

 


Option: 4

 This hormone will have an almost instantaneous onset of action


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Many hormones are derived from cholesterol, which is a type of lipid or fat molecule. Cholesterol is a precursor to a variety of hormones, including steroid hormones and we know lipid or fat-soluble hormones act through intracellular receptors.

Therefore, the answer is option 3.

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