As part of the endocrine system, the pancreas secretes three hormones directly into the blood. They are ________
A) glucagon, insulin, and FSH
B) FSH, LH, and insulin
C) glucagon, insulin, and somatostatin
D) somatostatin, glycogen, and aldosterone
C
Explanation: A) The pancreas secretes glucagon and insulin, but FSH is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
B) The pancreas secretes insulin, but FSH and LH are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
C) Correct!
D) The pancreas secretes somatostatin. Glycogen, stored glucose in the liver, is not a hormone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
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