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What are amino acid derivatives?
What are peptide hormones?
Hormones that consist of chains of amino acids
What do lipid derivatives refer to?
What is tyrosine?
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What is tryptophan?
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What are thyroid hormones?
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What are catecholamines?
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What are glycoproteins?
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What are short polypeptides and small proteins?
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What are eicosanoids?
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Study Notes
Endocrine Hormone Classification
- Amino Acid Derivatives: Hormones derived from individual amino acids; examples include thyroid hormones and catecholamines.
- Peptide Hormones: Composed of chains of amino acids; examples include insulin and glucagon, which regulate metabolic processes.
- Lipid Derivatives: Hormones that are based on lipids; these include steroid hormones and eicosanoids, influencing a variety of physiological functions.
- Chains of Amino Acids: Peptide hormones consist of varying lengths of amino acid sequences, determining their specific functions in the body.
- Tyrosine: An amino acid precursor for several important hormones such as thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine).
- Tryptophan: Another amino acid that serves as a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, hormones involved in mood regulation and sleep cycles.
- Thyroid Hormones: Hormones (T3 and T4) produced by the thyroid gland that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and overall growth and development.
- Catecholamines: Hormones including epinephrine and norepinephrine produced by the adrenal glands, playing essential roles in the body's stress response and fight-or-flight reactions.
- Glycoproteins: Hormones consisting of protein segments linked with carbohydrate chains; examples include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), important for reproductive functions.
- Short Polypeptides and Small Proteins: This category represents a diverse group of signaling molecules; examples include oxytocin, vasopressin, and various hypothalamic hormones.
- Eicosanoids: Lipid-derived signaling molecules derived from fatty acids, involved in inflammatory responses, immunity, and various other functions; examples include prostaglandins.
- Steroids: Lipid-derived hormones synthesized from cholesterol; examples include cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen, governing metabolism, immune function, and reproductive processes.
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This quiz explores key terms related to the classification of endocrine hormones, including amino acid derivatives, peptide hormones, and lipid derivatives. Through understanding these classifications, you will enhance your knowledge of how hormones function in the body.