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The Hormone that regulates the rhythm of life is

AProlactin

BAuxin

CCortisol

DMelatonin

Answer:

D. Melatonin

Read Explanation:

  • Melatonin is widely known as the hormone that regulates the biological clock and the rhythm of life.

    • Circadian Rhythm Regulation: Produced by the pineal gland in the brain, its secretion is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light, helping synchronize the body's internal 24-hour cycle (sleep-wake cycle).

    • Seasonal Adaptations: It also influences biological rhythms associated with seasonal changes, such as sleep duration and hormonal shifts.


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  2. Renin converts angiotensinogen in blood to angiotensin I
  3. Angiotensin II activates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone.
  4. Aldosterone causes release of Na" and water through distal convoluted tubule.
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