Which of the following hormones is a steroid? A. Estrogen B. Glucagon C. Insulin D. Oxytocin
Option A) A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a hormone. Steroid hormones can be grouped into two classes : Corticosteroids and sex steroids. Within those two classes are the five types according to the receptors to which they bind : glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoids, androgens, estorgens and progesterone.
