GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement describes a feedback mechanism involving the human pancreas?
A
The production of estrogen stimulates the formation of gametes for sexual reproduction.
B
The level of oxygen in the blood is related to heart rate.
C
The level of sugar in the blood is affected by the amount of insulin in the blood.
D
The production of urine allows for excretion of cell waste.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The control of blood sugar (glucose) by insulin is a good example of a negative feedback mechanism. When blood sugar rises, receptors in the body sense a change. In turn, the control center (pancreas) secretes insulin into the blood effectively lowering blood sugar levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin and glucagon work in what’s called a negative feedback loop. During this process, one event triggers another, which triggers another, and so on, to keep your blood sugar levels balanced.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hormones of the Pancreas. Regulation of blood glucose is largely done through the endocrine hormones of the pancreas, a beautiful balance of hormones achieved through a negative feedback loop.

Detailed explanation-4: -When insulin is present in the blood, more glucose is carried into the cell, resulting in a glucose shortage in the blood. Low glucose levels restrict insulin secretion in the circulation, causing negative feedback to prevent glucose shortages.

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