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Mention the site of secretion and function of the following : (i) Glucocorticoids (ii) Calcitonin (iii) Glucagon

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HormoneSite of SecretionFunction
(i) GlucocorticoidsAdrenal CortexSynthesis of carbohydrates from noncarbohydrates e.g., cortisol, degradation of proteins and fats
(ii) CalcitoninbC cells in the thyroid glandRegulate calcium and phosphate level in the body.
(iii) GlucagonA-cells in islets of Langerhans in PancreasConvert stored glycogen into glucose to maintain its blood level.


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