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Biology

Name the source and the function of each of the following hormones:
Hormone Source Function
(a) Glucagon …………… ……………
(b) Thyroxine …………… ……………
(c) Adrenaline …………… ……………
(d) Insulin …………… ……………
(e) Cortisone …………… ……………

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	Hormone	Source	Function
(a)	Glucagon	Pancreas	Breakdown of glycogen to glucose. Raises sugar in the blood.
(b)	Thyroxine	Thyroid gland	Control of metabolic Rate .
(c)	Adrenaline	Adrenal Medulla	Prepare the body to face emergency, stress.
(d)	Insulin	Pancreas	Regulation of sugar in blood.
(e)	Cortisone	Adrenal cortex	Influence carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Regulate the salt and water balance in the body.

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