CHEMICAL NATURE OF HORMONES. Flashcards
1
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Amines
A
derived from amino acids
melatonin, thyroxine
2
Q
Steroids
A
derived from cholesterol
androgen, estrogen, progestin
3
Q
Eicosanoids
A
derived from fatty acid
prostaglandins, leukotrienes
4
Q
Glycoproteins
A
composed of amino acid and sugars
FSH. LH. hCG, GH
5
Q
Polypeptides
A
composed solely of amino acids
ADH, insulin, glucagon