The following table summarizes some endocrine glands,their hormones,and their functions in the human body. Identify the correct options for the three blanks $A, B$,and $C$.
Endocrine Gland Hormone Function
$A$ Estrogen Maintenance of secondary sexual characters
Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans $B$ Increases blood glucose level
Anterior Pituitary $C$ Hypersecretion causes gigantism

  • A
    $A$: Ovary,$B$: Glucagon,$C$: Growth Hormone
  • B
    $A$: Placenta,$B$: Insulin,$C$: Vasopressin
  • C
    $A$: Ovary,$B$: Insulin,$C$: Calcitonin
  • D
    $A$: Placenta,$B$: Glucagon,$C$: Calcitonin

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(ii) Vasopressin | $B$. Oxytocin
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