Insulin, glucagon, calcitonin, and oxytocin are examples of what category of hormone?

A. Steroids
B. Proteins
C. Amino acid derivatives
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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