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21 June, 19:12

Membrane receptors are used by which types of hormones?

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  1. 21 June, 19:36
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    Lipid insoluble hormones/Peptide hormones

    Explanation:

    Hormones produce their effect by binding to speific receptor. These receptors may be intracellular or membranal.

    Membrane receptors;

    The lipid insoluble hormones cannot cross the plasma membrane thus their receptors are found on plasma membrane. These are usually peptide hormones.

    Examples; Insulin.

    Intracellular receptors;

    The lipid soluble hormones can cross the plasma membrane thus their receptors are found in cytoplasm. These are usually steroidal hormones.

    Example; Testosterone.
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