Peptide hormones like insulin bind to receptors on the target cell's surface, triggering the production of second messengers. True or False?

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Peptide hormones do bind to receptors on the target cell's surface and can trigger the production of second messengers such as cyclic AMP or calcium ions within the cell. This initiates a cellular response that can result in various physiological effects.

Peptide Hormones Like Insulin Bind to Receptors on the Target