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Give three differences between hormones and prostaglandins.
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Prostaglandins are lipids because they are derived from fatty acids. On the other hand, hormones can be of various types. They can be steroids, which are lipids, or they can be peptides, which are proteins. Step 2: Secondly, we need to consider the area of action Show more…
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