Most of the hormones of which gland are peptide in nature?

  • A
    Pancreas
  • B
    Pituitary gland
  • C
    Parathyroid gland
  • D
    All of the above

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List-$I$List-$II$
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$B$. Aldosterone$II$. Produces anti-inflammatory reactions
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$D$. Progesterone$IV$. Stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice

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Match the name of the hormone in Column-$I$ with its source of secretion in Column-$II$ and its function in Column-$III$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ $\&$ Column-$III$
$(a)$ Prolactin $(m)$ Pituitary gland,$(q)$ Development of lactiferous tubules
$(b)$ Estrogens $(l)$ Graafian follicle,$(r)$ Secondary sexual characters in females
$(c)$ GnRH $(n)$ Hypothalamus,$(s)$ Stimulates release of $FSH$
$(d)$ Androgen $(o)$ Interstitial cells,$(p)$ Secondary sexual characters of males

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$(a)$ Calcitonin regulates calcium metabolism.
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