Identify the gland in the figure that produces insulin and glucagon
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
D
Explanation:
A) The thyroid gland (A) secretes calcitonin, T3, and T4.
B) The thymus gland (B) produces thymosin.
C) The adrenal gland (C) secretes several hormones including mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and norepinephrine.
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