Along with insulin, amylin is a hormone that a diabetic pancreas fails to produce. It is comprised of a long chain of amino acids. It cannot cross the cell membrane, so it binds to a receptor on the cell surface to elicit an action. Which hormone class is amylin?
A. A protein hormone
B. A peptide hormone
C. A steroid hormone
D. A prostaglandin
Answer: A
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