Which of the follwoing is not correctly matched?

Glucagon - Beta cells (source)

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Somatostatin - Delta cells (source)

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Corpus luteum - Relaxin (secretion)

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Insulin - Diabetes mellitus (Disease)

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Solution

The correct option is A Glucagon - Beta cells (source)
Glucagon is a hormone that is involved in controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is produced by the alpha cells, found in the islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas, from where it is released into the bloodstream.

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Diabetes mellitus is caused due to destruction of β cells in Islets of Langerhans.

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(i) Gastrointestinal tract, kidney and heart also produce hormones.

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