Which of the following is a steroid hormone? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a steroid hormone?
A. Adrenaline
B. Growth hormone
C. Cortisol
D. Insulin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cortisol (a glucocorticoid) from the adrenal cortex is a steroid hormone derived from cholesterol. Insulin and growth hormone are peptides, adrenaline is a catecholamine (amino acid derivative).

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