Which of the following options correctly pairs an endocrine gland or hormone with an aspect of metabolism that it regulates?
A)parathyroid-stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
B)pancreas-stimulates growth of the uterine lining
C)insulin-regulates blood glucose levels
D)prolactin-manages blood potassium levels

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Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells, triggering the process of glycogen synthesis, and inhibiting gluconeogenesis.

The other options are incorrect:
A) The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium homeostasis in bones and blood
B) The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood glucose levels, and also produces digestive enzymes
D) Prolactin stimulates milk production in the mammary glands and has no direct role in potassium regulation.

Which of the Following Options Correctly Pairs an Endocrine Gland