Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-Hormone that is made by a fetal tissue component of the placenta
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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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is made by the fetal tissue component of the placenta and is important in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Answer: E
 Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland and regulates calcium levels in the body, specifically by decreasing blood calcium levels.

Note: The other hormones listed do not match the given description.

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