GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A gland that Controls glucose levels in blood
A
Parathyroid
B
Pancreas
C
Pituitary gland
D
Hypothalamus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas has key roles in maintaining normal blood glucose levels by producing and releasing insulin and glucagon.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main function of the pancreas is to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. It is a large gland located behind the stomach. It produces insulin, glucagon, and other hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is concluded that the anterior pituitary and the adrenal cortex indirectly control the endocrine function of the pancreas, via the plasma metabolites and the insulin-glucagon interactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon is a hormone that your pancreas makes to help regulate your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Glucagon increases your blood sugar level and prevents it from dropping too low, whereas insulin, another hormone, decreases blood sugar levels.

There is 1 question to complete.