Match the following columns and select the correct option:-
Column $- I$ Column $- II$
(a) Pituitary hormone (i) Steroid
(b) Epinephrine (ii) Neuropeptides
(c) Endorphins (iii) Peptides, proteins
(d) Cortisol (iv) Biogenic amines
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Question

Match the following columns and select the correct option:-

Column $- I$	Column $- II$
(a)	Pituitary hormone	(i)	Steroid
(b)	Epinephrine	(ii)	Neuropeptides
(c)	Endorphins	(iii)	Peptides, proteins
(d)	Cortisol	(iv)	Biogenic amines

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TestHub · Accepted Answer

Hormone Chemical nature Pituitary hormone These hormones are made up of polymer of amino acids and are peptide or protein in nature. Epinephrine It is a derivative of amino acid tyrosine and thus chemically are biogenic amines. Endorphins They are endogenous opioid neuropeptides. Cortisol It is the main glucocorticoid and is the derivative of cholesterol and is steroidal in nature.

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Hormone	Chemical nature
Pituitary hormone	These hormones are made up of polymer of amino acids and are peptide or protein in nature.
Epinephrine	It is a derivative of amino acid tyrosine and thus chemically are biogenic amines.
Endorphins	They are endogenous opioid neuropeptides.
Cortisol	It is the main glucocorticoid and is the derivative of cholesterol and is steroidal in nature.