Epinephrine is an Example of A(n) _____ Hormone

Question

Epinephrine is an example of a(n) _____ hormone.
A) catecholamine
B) eicosanoid
C) paracrine
D) peptide
E) steroid

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine is a catecholamine hormone, which is derived from the amino acid tyrosine and is synthesized and secreted by the adrenal medulla.