Introduction

Question 1

what are the two classifications of hormones

Answer 1

steroid

non-steroid

Question 2

Give some examples of steroid hormones

Answer 2

cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, progesterone, oestrogen

Question 3

Give some examples of amino acid derivative non steroid hormones

Answer 3

amines - adrenaline, noradrenaline

iodinated aa’s - thyroxine

Question 4

Give some examples of peptide short chain non steroid hormones

Answer 4

ADH
ANH
somatostatin

Question 5

Give some examples of peptide long chain non steroid hormones

Answer 5

growth hormone 
insulin 
parathyroid hormone
glucagon 
GIT hormones e.g CCK, gastrin, secretin

Question 6

How are peptide hormones often stored

Answer 6

as ‘pro-hormones’ - an inactive precursor form

Question 7

Give examples of glycoprotein non steroid hormones

Answer 7

thyroid stimulating hormone

FSH

Question 8

What are two common second messengers used by non steroid hormones

Answer 8

cyclic AMP

calcium ions

Question 9

do steroid or non steroid hormones have a faster release and response time

Answer 9

non steroid are faster