Which of the following is not a correct match regarding chemical classes of hormones?

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Cortisol – Steroid

Thyrocalcitonin - Iodothyronine

Glucagon – Peptide

Epinephrine – Amine

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Thyrocalcitonin is a peptide hormone composed of 32 amino acids. It is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. T₃ and T₄ (thyroxine) are iodothyronines produced by the follicular cells of the thyroid. Glucagon is a peptide hormone made up of 29 amino acids. Cortisol is a steroid hormone. Epinephrine is an amine hormone synthesised by the decarboxylation and modification of the amino acid tyrosine.

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