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NEET 2024, Biology Q79: Endocrine Glands and Hormones

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Q.

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

  1. A

    Progesterone

  2. B

    Glucagon

  3. C

    Cortisol

  4. D

    Testosterone

Solution

Progesterone, cortisol and testosterone are all steroid hormones derived from cholesterol. Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted by the -cells of the pancreatic islets.

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