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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter19: The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Section19.2: Adrenal Glands

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Identify which of the following hormone categories are lipid-soluble: (a) reproductive hormones produced in the gonads, (b) adrenal cortex hormones, and (c) thyroid hormone.

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The hormones which are soluble in a lipid solvent are known as lipid-soluble hormones, while the hormones that are soluble when the solvent is water are termed water-soluble hormones.

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The reproductive hormones produced in the male and female gonads called testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are steroid in nature and have a solubility in lipids.
Adrenal cortex hormones, including cortisol and epinephrine, are soluble in the lipids. Hence, they are lipid-soluble.
Thyroid hormones, including thyroxine (T₄) and triiodothyronine (T₃), are lipid-soluble hormones.

Hence, all the options 'a', 'b', and 'c' are correct.

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