PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
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Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:
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Pancreas
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Thyroid
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Parathyroids
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Adrenal Glands
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Through its various hormones, particularly glucagon and insulin, the pancreas maintains blood glucose levels within a very narrow range of 4–6 mM. This preservation is accomplished by the opposing and balanced actions of glucagon and insulin, referred to as glucose homeostasis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose-it’s as simple as that. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises.
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