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Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function

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oxytocin-Posterior pituitary, growth and maintenance of mammary glands

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Melatonin-Pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleepwake cycle

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Progesterone-Corpus luteum, stimulation of growth and activities of female secondary sex organs

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Atrial natriuretic factor-Ventricular wall increases the blood pressure

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Melatonin is a hormone present in animals, plants and microbes. In animals melatonin allows the regulation of cicarcadina rhythms. Oxytocin is a neurohypophysial hormone which stimulates the muscle contraction (smooth muscle) in the wall of uterus during childbrith.
Progesterone is a female hormone produced by the corpus luteum after ovulation. This hormone maintain the wall of uterus throughout the pregnancy.
ANF stimulates the secretion of Na and `H_(2)O` by the kidneys and helps in regulating blood pressure.
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