Match Hormone with Correct Characteristic

question 210

Multiple Choice

Match hormone with correct characteristic
-Is secreted by pancreatic alpha cells.

• A)ACTH
• B)aldosterone
• C)calcitonin
• D)cortisol
• E)DHEA
• F)epinephrine
• G)glucagon
• H)insulin
• I)parathyroid hormone
• J)thyroid hormone
• K)vitamin D

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Definitions:

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