MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the pair of hormones that have agonistic effects on blood sugar levels:
A
Calcitonin and PTH
B
Insulin and Glucagon
C
Glucagon and Glucose
D
ADH and Aldosterone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epinephrine, cortisol, and growth hormone are other hormones that help maintain blood sugar levels. They, along with glucagon (see above) are called “stress” or “gluco-counter-regulatory” hormones – which means they make the blood sugar rise.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Insulin-Glucagon’.

Detailed explanation-3: -While glucagon keeps blood glucose from dropping too low, insulin is produced to keep blood glucose from rising too high. The two hormones counterbalance each other to stabilize blood glucose. When blood glucose levels fall too low (low blood glucose), the pancreas pumps out more glucagon.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon and insulin are both important hormones that play essential roles in regulating your blood glucose (sugar). Both hormones come from your pancreas-alpha cells in your pancreas make and release glucagon, and beta cells in your pancreas make and release insulin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Calcitonin. Calcitonin and PTH are referred to as antagonistic hormones, as their actions are diametrically opposite. Glucagon and Insulin. Insulin and glucagon are antagonistic hormones.

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