10 Questions
What are hormones?
Chemical substances produced by specific glands or groups of cells
Which hormone is a cholesterol derivative?
Cortisol
What is the function of some hormones related to important environmental cues?
Transmitting important environmental cues to the body
Which type of molecule functions as a hormone and is derived from amino acids?
Catecholamines
Which hormone is an example of a small peptide?
Vasopressin
Which type of molecule functions as a hormone and is derived from cholesterol?
Cortisol
Which hormone is an example of a glycoprotein?
Gonadotropins
Which hormone is a catecholamine derivative?
Serotonin
Which hormone is an example of an intermediate-size peptide?
Parathyroid hormone
Which hormone is a tripeptide derivative?
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Test your knowledge of hormones with this quiz on hormone types, functions, and sources. From amino acid derivatives to tripeptides, challenge yourself with questions on the diverse molecules that act as hormones in the body.
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