Which Hormone Is Incorrectly Paired with Its Action

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is incorrectly paired with its action?

• A) oxytocin-stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
• B) thyroxine-inhibits metabolic processes
• C) ACTH-stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex
• D) melatonin-affects biological rhythms and seasonal reproduction

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