Zoology-Hormone Action Mechanism
NEET Zoology Hormone Action Mechanism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
Which type of hormones typically generate second messengers that regulate cellular metabolism instead of entering the target cell?
A
Peptide hormones
B
Steroid hormones
C
Amino-acid derivatives
D
Iodothyronines
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Peptide, polypeptide, and protein hormones interact with membrane-bound receptors and do not enter the target cell, generating second messengers like cyclic AMP, which regulate cellular metabolism.
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