MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which hormone reduces blood glucose level and promotes the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen ?
A
Thyroxine
B
Insulin
C
Glucagon
D
Adrenaline
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose level by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells and the conversion of glucose to glycogen by the liver and skeletal muscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Role of Insulin Insulin synthesis and release from beta cells is stimulated by rising concentrations of blood glucose. Insulin has a range of effects that can be categorized as anabolic, or growth-promoting. Storage of glucose in the form of glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscle tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucagon increases blood sugar levels, whereas insulin decreases blood sugar levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon’s role in the body is to prevent blood glucose levels dropping too low. To do this, it acts on the liver in several ways: It stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen (stored in the liver) to glucose, which can be released into the bloodstream.

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