Which one of the following pair is the matching pair of the part and the hormone it secretes?

Thyroid - Epinephrine

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Alpha cells of pancreas - Glucagon

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Anterior pituitary - Adrenaline

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Stomach epithelium - Secretin

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Solution

The correct option is C Alpha cells of pancreas - Glucagon
Alpha cells are endocrine cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. It is responsible for synthesizing and secreting the peptide hormone glucagon, which elevates the glucose levels in the blood.

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