9.1.4 Classification of Hormones
9.1.4 Classification of Hormones
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Hormones are classified into three groups namely- polypeptides, amino acid derivatives, and steroids
Type of Hormone
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Organ of Secretion
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1. Peptide hormones
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a. Thyrotropin releasing hormone:
Thyrotropic hormones (TSH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH),
Leutinizing hormona (LH),
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH),
b. Growth hormone:
GH, Somototrophin, prolactin, lipotrophins
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Hypothalamus
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Corticotropin, Oxytocin
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Anterior pituitary
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Vasopressin
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Posterior pituitary
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Insulin
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Pancreas (β cells)
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Glucagon
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Pancreas (α cells)
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2.Amine hormone
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Adrenaline , noradrenaline
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Adrenal medulla
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Thyroxine
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Thyroid
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3.Steroid hormones
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Cortisol
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Adrenal cortex
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Estradiol
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Ovary
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Testosterone
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Testis
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Progesterone
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Corpus luteum
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