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Which of the following hormones is a ste...

Which of the following hormones is a steroid?

A

Estrogen

B

Glucagon

C

Insulin

D

Oxytocin

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Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone, the ovaries, produces estrogen, and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble molecules.
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