Peptide hormones are:
A) synthesized by the ribosomes of endocrine cells.
B) synthesized in the nucleus of endocrine cells.
C) synthesized out of the amino acid tryptophan.
D) the least prevalent type of hormone in the body.
E) manufactured cooperatively by the mitochondria and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

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Peptide hormones are synthesized by the ribosomes of endocrine cells, which are then released into the bloodstream to act on target cells. Peptide hormones are composed of amino acid chains and include hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone.

Peptide Hormones Are