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Which of the following is true of compiled lists?


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Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response as well as metabolism and immune function.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, acting as an important counter-regulatory hormone to insulin.

Insulin

A substance created by the pancreas that controls the levels of sugar in the blood, helping glucose to be absorbed by various tissues.

Prostaglandins

Local hormones derived from lipid molecules. Prostaglandins typically do not travel in the bloodstream to find their target cells because their targets are close by. These hormones have numerous effects, including uterine stimulation during childbirth.

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