In which of the following pairs, the hormone of endocrine glands and its primary action is mismatched.
Calcitonin - Lower blood calcium levels
Parathyroid - Raises blood calcium levels
Somatostatin - Inhibits release of glucagon
Melatonin - Regulates the rate of cellular metabolism
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Islets of Langerhans are found in |
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Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? |
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Pituitary gland known as the master endocrine gland is under the control of |
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The hormone known to participate in metabolism of calcium and phosphorus is |
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Glucagon hormone is secreted by the ______. |
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Identify the correct match of source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.
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The adrenal cortex produces ______. |
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In the body, both the blood sodium and potassium levels are regulated by _______. |
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce ______. |
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The endocrine gland which contributes to setting the body's biological clock is the ______. |
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