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(B) The term 'second messenger' refers to molecules that relay signals received at receptors on the cell surface to target molecules in the cytosol an

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Cyclic $AMP$

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(B) The term 'second messenger' refers to molecules that relay signals received at receptors on the cell surface to target molecules in the cytosol and/or nucleus. Cyclic $AMP$ $(cAMP)$ and cyclic $GMP$ $(cGMP)$ are classic examples of second messengers that mediate the action of various hormones and neurotransmitters,thereby regulating cell metabolism.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ Oxytocin	$(1)$ Amino acid derivatives
$(B)$ Epinephrine	$(2)$ Steroid
$(C)$ Progesterone	$(3)$ Protein
$(D)$ Growth hormone	$(4)$ Peptide

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