The Majority of Hormones in the Body Are

Question

The majority of hormones in the body are
A) peptide hormones.
B) steroid hormones.
C) amino acid-derived hormones.
D) neurohormones.
E) All of the hormones are present in equal amounts in the body.

Accepted Answer

Peptide hormones are the most abundant type of hormone in the body. They are made up of amino acids and include hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. Steroid hormones and amino acid-derived hormones are less common, while neurohormones are produced by neurons rather than traditional endocrine glands. Option E is incorrect as the types of hormones present in the body are not equal.