NEET Zoology Hormone Action Mechanism MCQ Question
A diagram shows a hormone binding to a membrane-bound receptor and triggering a cascade involving second messengers. Which of the following hormones is most likely depicted in this mechanism?
Insulin
Cortisol
Estradiol
Testosterone
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Hormones like insulin interact with membrane-bound receptors and generate second messengers to regulate cellular metabolism, whereas steroid hormones like cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone interact with intracellular receptors.
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