Which statements provide an accurate summary of hormone functions from various sources?
a. Adrenaline increases heart rate and the strength of heart contraction.
b. Cortisol stimulates RBC production and has anti-inflammatory effects.
c. Aldosterone helps in maintaining electrolyte balance and blood pressure.
d. Melatonin regulates the diurnal rhythm of the body.
e. Thymosins are crucial for the development of the immune system.
f. ANF, secreted by the heart, increases blood pressure.
g. Erythropoietin, from the kidneys, stimulates RBC formation.
h. Gastrin inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid.