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_____________ is an amino acid derivative hormone.

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Insulin
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Cotisol
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Epinephrine
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Thyroid hormone
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Solution

The correct option is C Epinephrine
On the basis of their chemical nature, hormones can be divided into four different groups. The first group consists of peptide, polypeptide, protein hormones. Example for this group of hormones include insulin, glucagon, pituitary hormones, hypothalamic hormones etc.
The second group of hormones are steroid hormones. Example for this group are cortisol, testosterone, estradiol and progesterone.
Iodothyronines are third group of hormones. Thyroid hormones belong to this category.
The fourth group of hormones are amino acid derivatives. Example for such hormones is epinephrine.

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