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Which of the following hormones is NOT correctly matched with its description? A) thymosin--aids in production of T cells
B) thyroxin--needed for growth and development in vertebrates
C) parathyroid hormone--increases level of calcium ions in blood
D) cortisol--lowers blood glucose level by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
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D) cortisol--lowers blood glucose level by removing glucose into tissues E) epinephrine--released by the adrenal medulla under stressful conditions
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