Question

which of the following abbreviations does not stand for a hormone?
a dm
b tsh
c acth
d pth

Explanation:

• TSH: Thyroid - Stimulating Hormone, which is a hormone.
• ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, which is a hormone.
• PTH: Parathyroid Hormone, which is a hormone.
• DM: Usually stands for Diabetes Mellitus (a disease, not a hormone).

Answer:

A. DM