Question

Name the following.
Category of hormones that binds to receptors located on surface of target cell.

Answer 1

Peptide hormones:

1. Peptide or non- steroidal hormones bind to receptors located on the surface of target cells.
2. They are amino acid derivatives i.e. peptides or proteins.
3. Examples: glucagons, oxytocin, insulin, prolactin etc.