Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-hormone that lowers the concentration of glucose in the blood
A)Thyroid hormone
B)Insulin
C)Human chorionic gonadotropin
D)Aldosterone
E)Calcitonin
F)Glucagon
G)Cortisol
H)Parathyroid hormone

Question

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Insulin is produced by the pancreas and its main function is to lower the concentration of glucose in the blood by promoting the uptake and storage of glucose by cells.

Answer: F
 Glucagon is also produced by the pancreas but it has the opposite effect of insulin, raising the concentration of glucose in the blood by promoting the release of glucose from glycogen stored in the liver.

Note: The other hormones listed are not involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

Match Each Hormone with Its Structure, Function, or the Gland