Which of these is not a steroid hormone?

Aldosterone

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Androgen

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Testosterone

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Vasopressin

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Solution

The correct option is D Vasopressin
Vasopressin, also known as ADH (Antidiuretic hormone) is a peptide hormone composed of nine amino acids and secreted from posterior pituitary. It stimulates water reabsorption in kidneys and decreases rate of urine production.
Aldosterone, androgen and testosterone are steroid hormones. They are derived from cholesterol and present in the form of lipids.
So, the correct answer is 'Vasopressin'.

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