What are Hormones ? Give one example for each.
i) Steroid Hormones
ii) Polypeptide Hormones
iii) Amino Acid derivatives.

Explanation

Hormones : Hormones is defined as an organic compound synthesised by the ductless gland of the body and carried by the blood stream to another part of the body for its function.
Eg. Testosterone, estrogen.
i) Example for steroid hormones : Testosterone , Estrogen
ii) Example for polypeptide hormones : Insulin
iii) Example for amino acid derivative : Thyroidal hormones thyroxine.