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Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acid?
(a)Epinephrine
(b)Progesterone
(c)Prostaglandin
(d)Estrogen

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Important Questions on Chemical Coordination and Regulation
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Hormone | Source | Function | |
(i) | Glucocorticoids | Adrenal Cortex | Produces anti-inflammatory reactions |
(ii) | Vasopressin | Posterior pituitary | Stimulates reabsorption of water and electrolytes |
(iii) | Parathyroid | Thyroid | Decreases the blood level |
(iv) | Melatonin | Pineal gland | Maintains sleep-wake cycle |

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I) Hormones of adrenal medulla are commonly known as catecholamine.
II) Catecholamines are called emergency hormones.
III) Catecholamine are also known as hormone because they play a great role in manage stress full condition like Fight, Flight and Fright.
IV) Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are produced from Adrenal cortex.

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List - I | List - II | ||
a | Peptide hormone | i | Parathyroid |
b | Amine hormone | ii | Estrogen |
c | Steroid hormone | iii | Oxytocin |
d | Protein hormone | iv | Thyroxine |
