MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

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 pancreas carries out two important roles: It makes digestive juices, which consist of powerful enzymes. These are released into the small bowel after meals to break down and digest food. It makes hormones that control blood glucose levels.

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.

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