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Which one of the following is not a secondary messenger in hormone action?

A
cAMP
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cGMP
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C
Calcium
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D
Sodium
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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium
Secondary messengers are low - weight diffusible molecules that are used to relay signals within a cell. They molecules that are used to relay signals within a cell. They are synthesized or released by specific enzymatic reactions, usually as a result of an external signal that is received by a transmembrane receptor. cAMP, cGMP and act as secondary messengers and are located within the cytoplasm. Sodium is an essential nutrient which helps to maintain blood volume and keeps nerves functioning.

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