Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acids?
A
Progesterone
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B
Prostaglandin
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C
Estrogen
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D
Epinephrine
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Solution
The correct option is D Epinephrine Epinephrine is a modifies 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.