Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those which can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)?
A
Cortisol, testosterone
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B
Insulin, glucagon
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C
Thyroxin, insulin
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D
Somatostatin, oxytocin
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Solution
The correct option is A Cortisol, testosterone Steroids such as cortisol, testosterone, estradiol and progesterone can pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus).