CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    Which of the following hormones is a steroid?

    A)  Oestrogen

    B)  Insulin

    C)  Glucagon

    D)  Thyroxine

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Hormones also called chemical messengers are non-nutrient organic compounds secreted from endocrine glands. They may be amine, steroids, or proteins in nature. (i) Amine : Epinephrine, norepinephrine (ii) Steroids  :  Oestrogen,  progesterone, testosterone, aldosterone, etc. (iii) Proteins : STH, TSH, FSH, LH, etc.


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