Which hormone shows functional similarity in insects and vertebrates for regulating metabolism?
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Correct answer: Adipokinetic hormone and glucagon
Adipokinetic hormone in insects mobilizes energy reserves. It is functionally similar to glucagon in vertebrates.
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