The type of lipid used by the body to create hormones is steroids.

Here's why:

* Steroid hormones are a class of lipids derived from cholesterol. They are characterized by their four fused ring structure.

* Cholesterol is a vital component of cell membranes and is also the precursor to steroid hormones.

* Examples of steroid hormones include:

* Sex hormones: Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone

* Adrenal hormones: Cortisol, aldosterone

While other types of lipids are important for various bodily functions, only steroids are directly used in the synthesis of hormones.