Which of the following hormones is an example of a peptide hormone?: (A) Parathormone, (B) Adrenaline, (C) Coisol, (D) Thyroxine
Answer is A. Parathormone is a peptide hormone formed by the parathyroid glands; it raises the serum calcium levels when administered parenterally by causing bone resorption, reducing renal clearance of calcium and increasing efficiency of calcium absorption in the intestine.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no: 377