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Second messenger primarily involved in the action of adrenaline is
Second messenger primarily involved in the action of adrenaline is
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cAMP is a classic second messenger for hormones like adrenaline; it amplifies cellular responses rapidly.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2026
- cAMP
- Ca2+
- cGMP
- IP3
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Adrenaline (epinephrine) binds to receptors activating adenylate cyclase which converts ATP to cAMP — the main secondary messenger in its pathway.
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