Which Kidney Hormones: Insulin, Adrenaline, Growth Hormone, EPO or Thyroxine?

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The discussion centers on identifying which hormones are produced in the kidneys, specifically focusing on insulin, adrenaline, growth hormone, erythropoietin (EPO), and thyroxine. Participants emphasize that a quick internet search can provide the necessary information, suggesting that the forum is not intended for homework assistance. EPO is confirmed as the hormone produced in the kidneys, while insulin, adrenaline, growth hormone, and thyroxine are produced elsewhere in the body. Various links are provided to support further research on each hormone.
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I have a question that says:
Which of the following hormons are produced in the kidneys: Insulin, adrenaline, growthhormon, EPO or thyroxine ?


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Are you making us do your homework? That's not what the forums are for.
 
just a simple search on the internet (www.google.com, then search for insulin, adrenaline, growth hormone, EPO and for thyroxine) will tell you all you need to know and if you want even more...

For example some links I found:
(when searching for say "EPO" also try searching for "hormone EPO")

insulin:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/diabetes/2insulin.html
adrenalin:
http://pages.prodigy.net/unohu/adrenal.htm
growth hormone:
http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/gh.html
EPO:
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8279
thyroxine:
http://www.bartleby.com/65/th/thyroxin.html
 
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