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(T/F) Most hormones can be classified chemically as either amino-acid based or steroids. True. Most hormones belong to the amino-acid group, while others (steroids) are derived from cholesterol.
GLANDS of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. The endocrine system consists of a group of glands that secrete chemical substances, called hormones, directly into the blood stream.Therefore, hormones are able to reach every part of the body. The major glands of the Endocrine Syatem are: 1. Hypothalamus 2.Pituitary 3. Pineal Body 4. Thyroid 5.Parathyroid 6.LANDS of the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. The endocrine system consists of a group of glands that secrete chemical substances, called hormones, directly into the blood stream.Therefore, hormones are able to reach every part of the body. The major glands of the Endocrine Syatem are: 1. Hypothalamus 2.