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Name the site of production of the following hormone:

a. Glucagon
b. Cortisol
c. Calcitonin
d. TSH
e. GHRH
f. Insulin
g. Oxytocin

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Answer:

a. Glucagon - Pancreas

b. Cortisol - Adrenal gland.

c. Calcitonin - Thyroid gland.

d. TSH - Pituitary gland.

e. GHRH - Hypothalamus.

f. Insulin - Pancreas.

g. Oxytocin - Hypothalamus.

Step-by-step explanation:

a. Glucagon is a peptide hormone which is synthesized and secreted by alpha cells of insulin. It regulates level of blood sugar by increasing glucose level during hypoglycemic conditions.

b. Cortisol is a lipid-derived hormone, which is produced by cortex of adrenal gland. It increases level of blood sugar under stress conditions and triggers anti-inflammatory and anti-stress pathways.

c. Calcitonin is a peptide hormone, which is produced by thyroid hormone. It is a hypocalcemic hormone that decreases level of blood calcium when blood calcium concentration reaches above the normal level.

d. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is produced by anterior lobe of pituitary gland. It triggers production of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) from thyroid gland.

e. GHRH (growth hormone releasing hormone) is produced by hypothalamus. It gives signal to pituitary gland for the production of growth hormone.

f. Insulin is a peptide hormone, produced by beta cells of pancreas. It regulates blood sugar level by decreasing blood glucose during hyperglycemic conditions.

g. Oxytocin is is synthesized by hypothalamus and is released by posterior lobe of pituitary gland. It plays role in labour pain and lactation.

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