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Sources and actions of various hormones
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Identify the wrong statements: A. Erythropoietin is produced by juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney B. Leydig cells produce Androgens C. Atrial Natriuretic factor, a peptide hormone is secreted by the seminiferous tubules of the testes D. Cholecystokinin is produced by gastrointestinal tract E. Gastrin acts on intestinal wall and helps in the production of pepsinogen. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:A D and E onlyB A and B onlyC C and E onlyD A and C onlyAtrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) is actually secreted by the atria of the heart, not the seminiferous tubules of the testes — so statement C is wrong. Gastrin acts on the gastric glands (not the intestinal wall) and stimulates secretion of HCl and pepsinogen — so statement E is also wrong.