Topic: Endocrine glands and hormones, mechanism of action· Human Physiology

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

1. Glucagon

2. Cortisol

3. Testosterone

4. Progesterone

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Answer: 1. Glucagon

Key idea: steroid hormones are made from cholesterol.

Cortisol, testosterone and progesterone are steroids. Glucagon, from the alpha cells of the pancreas, is a peptide hormone, so it is not a steroid.

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