Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-Hormone that is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas
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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Glucagon is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas and helps to raise blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.

Answer: B 
 Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas and helps to lower blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy.

Note: The other hormones listed are not produced by the pancreas. Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland, human chorionic gonadotropin is produced by the placenta during pregnancy, aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland, cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, and parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands.

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