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Q What are the hormones that are secreted in an inactive form called?

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  • A Prohormones ✔ ✖
  • B Hormones ✔ ✖
  • C Enzymes ✔ ✖
  • D Vitamins ✔ ✖
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Prohormones are inactive precursors of hormones that are secreted by endocrine glands. These prohormones are then modified into active hormones by various enzymes in the body. For example, proinsulin is a prohormone that is secreted by the pancreas, and it is later processed into insulin, an active hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Similarly, pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) is a prohormone that is produced by the pituitary gland and later processed into several active hormones, including melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and beta-endorphins.

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