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
(a) Insulin, glucagon
(b) Thyroxin, insulin
(c) Somatostain, oxytocin
(d) Cortisol, testosterone
Correct Answer:
Cortisol, testosterone
Explanation:
Cortisol and testosterone are steroid hormones which are lipid soluble and easily pass through the cell membrane of a target cell and bind to specific intracellular receptor.