classifications of hormones

Question 1

Peptides

Answer 1

• linked amino acids
• receptors at cell membrane
• no carrier proteins
• hormone stored

Question 2

Steroids

Answer 2

• derived from cholesterol
• cytoplasm and nuclear receptors
• carrier protein
• precursor stored

Question 3

Amine hormones:

Answer 3

• thyroid hormones
• Catecholamines
• indole-amines

Question 4

Thyroid hormones

Answer 4

• 2 tyrosine and iodine atoms
• cytoplasm and nuclear receptors
• carrier protein
• precursor stored

Question 5

Catecholamines

Answer 5

• tyrosine with modified side group
• receptors at cell mem.
• no carrier protein
• hormone stored