Which of the following hormone is not a steroid?

Testosterone

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Progesterone

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Corticosterone

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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Solution

The correct option is D Adrenocorticotropic hormone
A. Testosterone is secreted by adrenal gland which is derivate of steroid.
B. Progesterone is secreted by ovary which is derivate of steroid.
C. Corticosterone is secreted by adrenal gland which is derivate of steroid.
D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone is secreted by hypothalamus which is derivate of peptide.
So, the correct answer 'Adrenocorticotropic hormone'.

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