Discuss the two basic types of hormones, classified according to their chemical structure
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Hormones are classified as amino acid-based or steroid. Amino acid-based hormones consist of one or more amino acids and vary in size from single amino acids, to several amino acids, to complete proteins. Steroid hormones are cholesterol derivatives. While amino acid-based hormones are generally hydrophilic, all steroid hormones are hydrophobic and can interact with either intracellular or plasma membrane receptors.
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The carotid body:
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