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Which set of hormones is steroidal in nature?
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Options:
  • A Cortisol and estradiol
  • B Insulin and glucagon
  • C Adrenaline and non-adrenaline
  • D Thyroxine and calcitonin
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cortisol and estradiol
Types of hormones on the basis of chemical nature:
1. Peptide/ polypeptide/protein hormones Insulin, glucagon, pituitary hormones, thymosins, and hypothalamic hormones
2. Steroids Cortisol, testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone.
3. Iodothyronines Thyroid hormones
4. Amino-acid derivatives Epinephrine

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