Q44 / 322 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration

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)?

  • A
    Insulin, glucagon
  • B
    Thyroxin, insulin
  • C
    Somatostain, oxytocin
  • Correct answer
    D
    Cortisol, testosterone

Solution

​Cortisol and testosterone are steroid hormones which are lipid soluble and easily pass through the cell membrane of a target cell and bind to specific intracellular receptors.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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