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Select the incorrect match .

A

ANF - Atria of heart

B

Erythropoietin - kidney

C

Glucocorticoids - zone glomerulosa

D

Estrogen - placenta

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To solve the question of selecting the incorrect match, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify ANF and its Source:** - ANF stands for Atrial Natriuretic Factor, which is a hormone-like substance released from the atria of the heart in response to arterial stretch. - **Match:** ANF - Artery of Heart (Correct) 2. **Identify Erythropoietin and its Source:** - Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells (RBCs). - **Match:** Erythropoietin - Kidney (Correct) 3. **Identify Glucocorticoids and their Source:** - Glucocorticoids are hormones released from the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex, not from the zona glomerulosa. - **Match:** Glucocorticoid - Zona Glomerulosa (Incorrect) 4. **Identify Estrogen and its Source:** - Estrogen is a primary sex hormone produced by the ovaries and can also be produced by the placenta during pregnancy. - **Match:** Estrogen - Placenta (Correct) 5. **Conclusion:** - The incorrect match is the one that states glucocorticoids are released from the zona glomerulosa. They are actually released from the zona fasciculata. Thus, the incorrect match is option number three: Glucocorticoid - Zona Glomerulosa. ### Final Answer: The incorrect match is **Glucocorticoid - Zona Glomerulosa**. ---
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