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Which of the following is a second messenger?

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Which of the following is a second messenger?
  1. Vitamin D
  2. IGF
  3. Acetyl choline
  4. cAMP

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - cAMP
cAMP is a classic intracellular second messenger. Vitamin D, IGF and acetylcholine are first messengers (hormones or neurotransmitters).

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