Question

Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?

• A. Parathormone - Calcitonin
• B. Insulin - Glucagon
• C. Aldosterone - Atrial Natriuretic Factor
• D. Relaxin - Inhibin

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Parathormone $\to$ Increases blood $C{a}^{+2}$ level
Calcitonin $\to$ Decreases blood $C{a}^{+2}$ level
Insulin $\to$ Decreases blood glucose level
Glucagon $\to$ Increases blood glucose level
Aldosterone $\to$ Increases B.P.
ANF $\to$ Decreases B.P.
Relaxin $\to$ Causes pelvic musculature relaxation
Inhibin $\to$ Inhibits FSH