Types of Hormones
Different types of hormones are produced in the body to regulate various functions. They are organized as follows:
Hormones Peptide
Peptide hormones are made up of amino acids and are water-soluble. Because the cell membrane contains a phospholipid bilayer that prevents fat-insoluble molecules from diffusing into the cell, peptide hormones are unable to pass through. The pancreas makes the peptide hormone known as insulin.
Hormones Derived from Steroids
Steroid hormones, unlike peptide hormones, are fat-soluble and can cross cell membranes. Steroid hormones include sex hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
Hormones
Growing up is a normal part of life. Adolescence is the stage of life when the body undergoes changes that lead to reproductive maturity. Around age 11, adolescence begins, and it lasts until 18 or 19. Adolescents are also referred to as ‘teenagers’ because this period encompasses the ‘teens’ (13 to 18 or 19 years of age). Adolescence may begin a year or two earlier in girls than in boys. Furthermore, the adolescent period differs from person to person. The human body goes through a number of changes during adolescence. These changes signal the start of puberty. The most significant change that occurs during puberty is that boys and girls become capable of reproducing.