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Human Endocrine System

Question

Which of the following hormones are not antagonistic to each other?

Easy

A

Epinephrine – Norepinephrine
B

Insulin – Glucagon
C

Parathormone – Thyrocalcitonin
D

Somatostatin – Somatocrinin

Solution

The hormones that have opposite actions are called antagonistic hormones. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are similar to each other in their functions. Insulin is hypoglycemic while glucagon is hyperglycemic. Parathormone increases blood calcium levels while thyrocalcitonin lower blood calcium levels. Somatostatin inhibits the secretion of growth hormone while somatocrinin stimulates the secretion of growth hormone.

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