PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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: -Glucagon secretion in response to meals varies depending on what we eat: In response to a carbohydrate based meal, glucagon levels in the blood fall to prevent blood glucose rising too high. In response to a high protein meal, glucagon levels in the blood rise.

Detailed explanation-3: -In response to declining plasma glucose there is a decrease in insulin secretion and increases in glucagon, adrenaline, cortisol, and GH secretion.

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