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Lipid-Derived, Amino Acid-Derived, and Peptide Hormones
Peptide hormones
The structures of peptide hormones (a) oxytocin, (b) growth hormone, and (c) follicle-stimulating hormone are shown. These peptide hormones are much larger than those derived from cholesterol or amino acids.
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"OpenStax College, Types of Hormones. October 17, 2013."
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