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What are the 3 main types of classes of hormones?
What are the 3 main types of classes of hormones?
What is the 4th type of hormone?
What is the 4th type of hormone?
Eicosanoids
What are steroid hormones derived from?
What are steroid hormones derived from?
Cholesterol
What are protein hormones made of?
What are protein hormones made of?
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What are biogenic amines water soluble and made from?
What are biogenic amines water soluble and made from?
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From what are eicosanoids formed?
From what are eicosanoids formed?
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Can you name examples of steroid hormones?
Can you name examples of steroid hormones?
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Can you name examples of protein hormones?
Can you name examples of protein hormones?
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Can you name examples of biogenic hormones?
Can you name examples of biogenic hormones?
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Can you name examples of eicosanoids?
Can you name examples of eicosanoids?
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What are the three groups of protein hormones?
What are the three groups of protein hormones?
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Study Notes
Classification of Hormones
- Three main classes of hormones: Steroid, Protein, and Biogenic Amines.
- Eicosanoids represent a fourth type of hormone.
Steroid Hormones
- Derived from cholesterol, making them lipid soluble.
- Ability to diffuse through cell membranes easily.
- Examples include: aldosterone, progesterone, cortisone, corticosterone, and cortisol produced in the adrenal cortex.
Protein Hormones
- Comprised of water-soluble chains of amino acids.
- Categorized into three groups: Oligopeptides, Polypeptides, and Glycoproteins.
- Examples include: oxytocin, ACTH, insulin, growth hormone, FSH, and LH.
Biogenic Amines
- Water-soluble hormones synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine.
- Notable examples are epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, melatonin, T3, and T4.
Eicosanoids
- Formed from fatty acids that originate from plasma membrane phospholipids.
- Examples include: prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
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Test your knowledge on the chemical classification of hormones with these flashcards. This quiz covers the main types of hormone classes including steroid, protein, and eicosanoids. Dive into the specifics of each type and their characteristics.
