GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LIVER PANCREAS

LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What hormone is produced in the pancreas that raises blood sugar?
A
Insulin
B
Glucagon
C
Ketones
D
Glucose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Hypoglycemia is physiologically the most potent secretory stimulus and the best known action of glucagon is to stimulate glucose production in the liver and thereby to maintain adequate plasma glucose concentrations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon-a hormone that raises blood glucose levels-is used to treat severe hypoglycemia. Glucagon is taken as a spray into the nose or an injection administered under the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main hormones secreted by the endocrine gland in the pancreas are insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of glucose in the blood, and somatostatin, which prevents the release of insulin and glucagon.

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