Question

16. Which of the following hormone is
not produced by pancreas?
Calcitonin
Somatostatin
O Insulin
Glucagon​

Answer 1

Answer:

calcitonin is not produced by Pancreas

Answer 2

Answer:

Calcitonin.

Explanation:

• Calcitonin is a gland secreted by parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in humans.

• Somatostatin is produced in the pancreas. It's a growth hormone.

• Insulin is also released in pancreas which helps in metabolism.

• Glucagon us also produced in cells. it regulates the blood glucose levels dropping too low.

In all of the above, every hormone is produced in pancreas except the Calcitonin which is produced by thyroid glands.

What are hormones?

• Hormones are message circulator of our body. It circulates regulates our hunger, growth and many more.

• Thyroid glands produce such hormones which regulates metabolism.