✔✔Thyroxine (T4) regulates the body's metabolic rate.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?
✔✔Glucagon is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels.
What is the role of insulin in glucose metabolism?
✔✔Insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells, lowering blood glucose levels.
Which gland produces cortisol?
✔✔The adrenal gland produces cortisol.
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, What hormone is released by the posterior pituitary and helps in water reabsorption in the
kidneys?
✔✔Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released by the posterior pituitary and helps in water
reabsorption in the kidneys.
What hormone stimulates the release of thyroid hormones?
✔✔Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates the release of thyroid hormones.
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle?
✔✔Melatonin is involved in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.
What is the function of aldosterone?
✔✔Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion by the kidneys.
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