MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a hormone that helps to break down glucose.
A
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
B
Thymosin
C
Triiodothyronine
D
Insulin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon works to counterbalance the actions of insulin. About 4–6 hours after you eat, the glucose levels in your blood decrease. This triggers your pancreas to produce glucagon. This hormone signals your liver and muscle cells to convert the stored glycogen back into glucose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insulin does more than simply lower blood glucose. Insulin is a storage hormone that promotes fat production and prevents fat from being broken down. In the liver, insulin allows for glucose to be made into glycogen. Glycogen is stored glucose that is broken down when the body needs energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Insulin reduces the body’s blood sugar levels and provides cells with glucose for energy by helping cells absorb glucose. When blood sugar levels are too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon instructs the liver to release stored glucose, which causes the body’s blood sugar levels to rise.

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