Classification of hormones-Based on chemical structure

Classification of hormones-Based on chemical structure The hormones are classified into the following based on chemical structure 1. Amino Acid Derivative • SINGLE amino acid • TYROSINE = (T3, T4) & Catecholamines (Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine) • TRYPTOPHAN -5-HT (Serotonin) & Melatonin • ARGININE (Nitric Oxide) 2. Protein / Peptide  MULTIPLE amino acid  Acts […]

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