Which type of hormone releases cyclic AMP as a second messenger?
A) peptide only
B) steroid only
C) protein only
D) peptide and protein only
E) peptide, steroid, and protein

Question

Which type of hormone releases cyclic AMP as a second messenger?​
A) ​peptide only
B) ​steroid only
C) ​protein only
D) ​peptide and protein only
E) ​peptide, steroid, and protein

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Peptide and protein hormones typically use cyclic AMP (cAMP) as a second messenger to relay signals inside the cell, as they cannot pass through the cell membrane and need to bind to surface receptors.

Which Type of Hormone Releases Cyclic AMP as a Second