ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hormone secreted by the pancreas that enhances the uptake of glucose by cells, thus lowering blood glucose levels.
A
medulla
B
insulin
C
histamine
D
hormone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon. Glucagon is a hormone that works with other hormones and bodily functions to control glucose levels in the blood. It comes from alpha cells found in the pancreas and is closely related to insulin-secreting beta cells, making it a crucial component that keeps the body’s blood glucose levels stable.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the ‘beta cells’ in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under normal conditions, the pancreatic hormone insulin triggers the uptake of glucose by muscle and fat cells.

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