Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-released by the adrenal cortex,increases the glucose level of the blood,and is an antiinflammatory
A)glucocorticoid
B)follicle-stimulating hormone
C)calcitonin
D)triiodothyronine
E)ADH
F)aldosterone
G)luteinizing hormone
H)oxytocin
I)epinephrine
J)insulin
K)growth hormone
L)parathyroid hormone
M)thymosin
N)glucagon
O)melatonin
P)ACTH

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Glucocorticoid is released by the adrenal cortex, increases glucose level of the blood, and is an anti-inflammatory hormone.

Answer: F
 Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex and regulates the balance of electrolytes and water in the body.

Answer: I
 Epinephrine is released by the adrenal medulla and increases heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate in response to stress.

Answer: P
 ACTH is released by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.

Match Each Hormone with Its Corresponding Function or Description