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# [[Amines]]: Hormones which are derived from the amino acid tyrosine ([[Dopamine]], [[epinephrine]], [[norepinephrine]], [[thyroid]] hormones).
# [[Amines]]: Hormones which are derived from the amino acid tyrosine ([[Dopamine]], [[epinephrine]], [[norepinephrine]], [[thyroid]] hormones).
# [[Peptides]]: Hormones which are generated by protein synthesis and stored for release ([[Pituitary gland]] hormones).
# [[Peptides]]: Hormones which are generated by protein synthesis and stored for release ([[Pituitary gland]] hormones).
# [[Steroids]]: Hormones which are derived from cholesterol (Estrogen, Testosterone, [[Aldosterone]], [[Cortisol]]).
# [[Steroids]]: Hormones which are derived from cholesterol ([[Estrogen]], [[Testosterone]], [[Aldosterone]], [[Cortisol]]).
The following are a few significant examples:
The following are a few significant examples:
#[[Estrogen]] from the [[ovaries]], which induces development of secondary female characteristics during puberty and development of [[uterine]] lining following menstruation.
#Estrogen from the [[ovaries]], which induces development of secondary female characteristics during puberty and development of [[uterine]] lining following menstruation.
#[[Testosterone]] (secreted from testes) induces secondary male characteristics during puberty.
#Testosterone (secreted from testes) induces secondary male characteristics during puberty.
#[[Adrenaline]] from the adrenal glands prepares body for physical activity (often known as the "fight or flight" hormone).
#[[Adrenaline]] from the adrenal glands prepares body for physical activity (often known as the "fight or flight" hormone).
#[[ADH]] ([[Antidiuretic hormone]]) from the [[pituitary]] gland, which makes the walls of collecting ducts in [[kidney]]s more permeable to water, which in turn increases extracellular volume.
#[[ADH]] ([[Antidiuretic hormone]]) from the [[pituitary]] gland, which makes the walls of collecting ducts in [[kidney]]s more permeable to water, which in turn increases extracellular volume.