Biology Chemical Coordination SZABMU 2024 Reconduct
PMDC Verified Question 3 of 50
Which is a steroid hormone?
A
Cortisone
B
Adrenaline
C
Insulin
D
Thyroxin
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Cortisone
Concept:

Steroid hormones are synthesized exclusively by the gonads, placenta, and adrenal cortex.

Solution:

  • Cortisone is a powerful glucocorticoid produced in the adrenal cortex.


  • Because its chemical backbone is constructed from cholesterol, it falls squarely into the steroid classification.


Why other options are incorrect:

Insulin is a large protein. Adrenaline and thyroxin are modified amino acids (amines). None of these share the 4-ring cholesterol structure of a steroid.

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