Steroid hormones
A) are proteins.
B) are structurally similar to cholesterol.
C) are the largest class of hormones.
D) include pancreatic hormones.
E) are secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

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Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and are characterized by their four-ring structure. They are not proteins and are not the largest class of hormones. Pancreatic hormones are not steroid hormones. While the hypothalamus and pituitary gland do secrete hormones, not all of them are steroid hormones.

Steroid Hormones