Which Hormone Is Correctly Paired with Its Action

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is correctly paired with its action?

• A) oxytocin-stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
• B) thyroxine-inhibits metabolic processes
• C) ACTH-inhibits the release of glucocorticoids by the ­adrenal cortex
• D) melatonin-raises blood calcium level

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