ZoologyNEET 2024Mechanism of hormone action

Chemical Coordination and Integration

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

A.Testosterone
B.Progesterone
C.Glucagon✓
D.Cortisol

Solution

Glucagon is a peptide hormone from the pancreatic $α -$ cells. Testosterone, progesterone and cortisol are all steroids derived from cholesterol.

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