Thyroid hormone is somewhat unique in that it is a
A. protein hormone that is water-soluble.
B. monoamine that is water-soluble.
C. steroid hormone that is lipid-soluble.
D. steroid hormone that is water-soluble.
E. biogenic amine that is lipid-soluble.
Answer: E
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