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.