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Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?

1. Calcium
2. Sodium
3. cAMP
4. cGMP

Correct answer: Sodium

Solution

Calcium, cAMP, and cGMP are well-known second messengers that relay hormone signals inside cells. Sodium is mainly an electrolyte involved in membrane potential and transport, not a standard second messenger in hormone action.

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