PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ produces the hormons insulin and glucagon.
A
thyroid
B
thymus
C
pancreas
D
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Insulin is released by the ‘beta cells’ in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues. ‘Alpha cells’ in the islets of Langerhans produce another important hormone, glucagon.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas produces insulin and other hormones to help regulate blood sugar and salt. Key things to know about the pancreas: It maintains the body’s blood glucose (sugar) balance. Primary hormones of the pancreas include insulin and glucagon, and both regulate blood glucose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans.

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