NEET2012ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)?
Options
- AInsulin and glucagon
- BThyroxin and insulin
- CSomatostatin and oxytocin
- DCortisol and testosterone
Correct answer
D. Cortisol and testosterone
Step-by-step solution
Cortisol and testosterone are lipid soluble hormones, which can directly pass through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind with interacellular receptors.