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Correct the following statements byr eplacing thet erm underlined. (a ) Insulin is a steroid hormone .
(b) TSH is secreted from the corpus luteum.
(c) Tetraiodothyronine is an emergency hormone.
(d) The pineal gland is locatedo n the anterior part of the kidney.

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To correct the statements provided, we will replace the underlined terms with the appropriate terms based on our knowledge of biology. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (a):** "Insulin is a steroid hormone." - **Correction:** Insulin is a peptide hormone. - **Explanation:** Insulin is produced by the pancreas and is classified as a peptide hormone, not a steroid hormone. ...
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