Which of the following statements best describes relaxin?

A. Relaxin is produced by the testes and stimulates secretion of the reproductive glands.
B. Relaxin is produced by the ovaries and increases the flexibility of connective tissue.
C. Relaxin is produced by the adrenal cortex and maintains normal metabolism.
D. Relaxin is produced by the parathyroid glands and triggers the release of calcium from the bones.


Answer: B

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