Insulin and growth hormone are examples of ____ hormones.
A) steroid
B) modified amino acid
C) protein
D) exocrine

Question

​Insulin and growth hormone are examples of ____ hormones.
A) ​steroid
B) ​modified amino acid
C) ​protein
D) ​exocrine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insulin and growth hormone are both protein hormones, which are made up of amino acids linked together in a specific sequence. Steroid hormones, by contrast, are synthesized from cholesterol and include hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Modified amino acid hormones, such as epinephrine (adrenaline), are synthesized from single amino acids that have been modified. Exocrine hormones refer to substances secreted into ducts, such as sweat or saliva.

​Insulin and Growth Hormone Are Examples of ____ Hormones

Insulin and Growth Hormone Are Examples of ____ Hormones