What are the categories of hormones based on their chemical nature? Give one example of each category.
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| 15th Jul, 2014,
04:23: PM
Expert Answer:
The types of hormones based on their chemical nature are
- Peptide hormones: Insulin and glucagon
- Steroids: Testosterone and progesterone
- Iodothyronines: Thyroid hormones
- Amino acid derivatives: Epinephrine
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| 15th Jul, 2014,
06:23: PM
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