Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acid hormone?

Progesterone

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Prostaglandin

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Estrogen

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Adrenaline

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Solution

The correct option is D
Adrenaline

Adrenaline or Epinephrine is a modified amino acid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands as a response to the stress of any kind and during emergency situations.
Progesterone and Estrogen are steroid hormones secreted by the ovaries.
Prostaglandin is physiologically active lipid compounds with hormone-like qualities and is found in almost every tissue in humans.

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