GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hormone that is structurally related to proteins and are lipid insoluble.
A
steroid hormone
B
parathyroid hormone
C
nonsteroid hormone
D
norepinephrine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Steroid hormones are the most common circulating lipid-soluble hormones. Steroid hormones include: testosterone, estrogens, progesterone, aldosterone and cortisol.

Detailed explanation-2: -Steroid hormones and thyroid hormone are lipid soluble. All other amino acid–derived hormones are water soluble.

Detailed explanation-3: -hormones and insulin are major protein hormones, and testosterone and estrogen are major steroid hormones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones are derived from proteins or amino acids (non-steroid) and are water-soluble. These hormones are stored in vesicles and the endoplasmic reticulum of endocrine cells until needed.

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