ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - Types of Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What are the classes of hormones?
A
Lipid-soluble: Steroids, thyroid, hormones, nitric oxide.
Water-soluble: Amines, peptides, proteins, eicosanoids.
2
Q
Examples of lipid-soluble hormones?
A
Aldosterone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone.
3
Q
Examples of water-soluble hormones?
A
Pituitary & hypothalamic hormones, epinephrine, norepinephrine, melatonin.