Zoology-Hormone Action Mechanism
NEET Zoology Hormone Action Mechanism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What type of hormones interact with membrane-bound receptors and do not enter the target cell?
A
Peptide hormones
B
Steroid hormones
C
Iodothyronines
D
Amino-acid derivatives
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Hormones that interact with membrane-bound receptors, such as peptide and polypeptide hormones, typically do not enter the target cell but instead generate second messengers to regulate cellular metabolism.
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