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

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Insulin is produced by the pancreas and lowers the concentration of glucose in the blood by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells and the storage of glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscle tissues.

Answer: F
 Glucagon is produced by the pancreas and increases the concentration of glucose in the blood by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen in the liver and the release of glucose into the bloodstream.

The other hormones listed have different functions and are produced by different glands:
A) Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism and growth.
C) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the placenta during pregnancy and helps maintain the pregnancy.
D) Aldosterone is produced by the adrenal cortex and regulates salt and water balance.
E) Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland and helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.
G) Cortisol is produced by the adrenal cortex and helps regulate stress response and metabolism.
H) Parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands and helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

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