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Question
Select the odd one out of the following:
Adrenaline, Noradrenaline, Insulin
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Solution
Insulin
Explanation:
Adrenaline and noradrenaline are catecholamine (fight‑or‑flight) hormones released by the adrenal medulla, whereas insulin is a pancreatic peptide hormone that primarily regulates blood glucose.
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