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Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.
__________Leptin
___________Atrial natriuretic peptide
___________Melatonin
__________Estrogens
__________Erythropoietin
__________Testosterone
a. Produced by the pineal gland; regulates the sleep/wake cycle
b. Produced by the kidneys; regulates red blood cell production
c. Produced by the heart; promotes sodium ion loss in the kidneys and vasodilation
d. Produced by the testes; promotes androgenic and anabolic actions
e. Produced by adipose tissue; promotes satiety
f. Produced by the ovaries; regulate the menstrual cycle and the development of secondary sex characteristics
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