Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 5TY
All of the following represent hormone pairs with antagonistic activities except:
a. estrogen ... progesterone
b. insulin ... glucagon
c. parathyroid hormone ... calcitonin
d. aldosterone ... ANH
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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