Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The types of cells that are capable of producing cortisol, glucagon, insulin, and epinephrine.

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Different types of hormones are required in order to conduct various metabolic reactions in the body of an individual. These hormones are produced from the cells of different tissues, which are called endocrine tissues. Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the pancreas, and cortisol and epinephrine are released by the adrenal cortex. All these hormones are important in regulating the blood sugar level of an individual.

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