CHEMICAL NATURE OF HORMONES. Flashcards

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Amines

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derived from amino acids
melatonin, thyroxine

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Steroids

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derived from cholesterol
androgen, estrogen, progestin

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Eicosanoids

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derived from fatty acid
prostaglandins, leukotrienes

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4
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Glycoproteins

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composed of amino acid and sugars
FSH. LH. hCG, GH

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5
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Polypeptides

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composed solely of amino acids
ADH, insulin, glucagon

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