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Question
Select the odd one out of the following:
Insulin, Glucagon, STH
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Solution
STH
Explanation:
Insulin and glucagon are both hormones produced by the pancreatic islets and act antagonistically to regulate blood glucose, whereas STH (growth hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary and primarily controls growth, not direct blood‑glucose regulation.
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