Thyroid hormones are derived from
A) peptides.
B) tyrosine amino acids.
C) globulin.
D) catecholamines.

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Thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄)are derived from tyrosine amino acids to which iodine has been attached.The majority of endocrine hormones are peptides and are easily transported through the circulation.Thyroid hormones require globulins to convey them through the circulation.The catecholamine hormones are dopamine,epinephrine,and norepinephrine.

Thyroid Hormones Are Derived from