Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects? A) insulin--glucagon B) insulin--progesterone C) estrogen--thyroxin D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone E) epinephrine--norepinephrine

Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects?
A) insulin--glucagon
B) insulin--progesterone
C) estrogen--thyroxin
D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone
E) epinephrine--norepinephrine
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A) insulin--glucagon
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