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A hormone responsible for normal sleep w...

A hormone responsible for normal sleep wake cycle is

A

epinephrine

B

gastrin

C

melatonin

D

insulin

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The correct Answer is:
C
Melatonin hormone plays a very important role in maintaining the normal rhythms of sleep-wake cycle.
Gastrln is secreted by the endocrine cells present in the gastrointestinal tract and stmutates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen.
Epinephrine is secreted from the adrenal gland and acts as a stress relieving hormone at the time at sttess condition in the body.
Insulin secreted from pancreas is involved in maintaining glucose homeostasns.
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