Hormones can be classified into three main chemical groups: peptide hormones, steroid hormones, and amine hormones. Peptide hormones, such as insulin, are made up of amino acids and are typically water-soluble. Steroid hormones, like cortisol and testosterone, are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble. Amine hormones, which include thyroid hormones and catecholamines like adrenaline, are derived from single amino acids and can be either water-soluble or lipid-soluble, depending on their structure.
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