A New Hormone Is Discovered That Appears to Play a Role

question 12

Multiple Choice

A new hormone is discovered that appears to play a role in bone development. The hormone is hydrophilic and composed of several amino acids. How should this hormone be classified?

• A)as a steroid hormone
• B)as a peptide hormone
• C)as an amine hormone
• D)as a pheromone

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