Which Group(s)of Hormones Is/are Derived from Cholesterol

Question

Which group(s)of hormones is/are derived from cholesterol?
A) peptide hormones
B) catecholamines
C) thyroid hormones
D) steroid hormones
E) eicosanoids

Accepted Answer

Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol. Peptide hormones are made from amino acids, catecholamines are derived from the amino acid tyrosine, thyroid hormones are made from iodinated amino acids, and eicosanoids are derived from fatty acids.