MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glucagon is released in response to:
A
low blood glucose levels
B
high blood glucose levels
C
low blood salt levels
D
low blood calcium levels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When your blood glucose levels trend lower or fall too low (hypoglycemia), your pancreas releases more glucagon. Glucagon helps blood glucose levels rise back up in multiple ways, including: Glucagon triggers your liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form and then release it into your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -The release of glucagon is stimulated by low blood glucose, protein-rich meals and adrenaline (another important hormone for combating low glucose).

Detailed explanation-3: -A low blood glucose level triggers the release of epinephrine (adrenaline), the “fight-or-flight” hormone. Epinephrine is what can cause the symptoms of hypoglycemia such as thumping heart, sweating, tingling, and anxiety.

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