Which of the following is an example of the protein hormone?
a. Thyroxine (T4)
b. Aldosterone
c. Testosterone
d. Insulin
ANS: D
Protein hormones are also water-soluble hormones, and insulin is a part of this group.
Thyroxine, aldosterone, and testosterone are all lipid-soluble hormones and not protein hormones.
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