PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the gland that secretes insulin?
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pituitary
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adrenal
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pancreas
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testes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body. For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin, which allows the body to regulate levels of sugar in the blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pancreas secretes insulin. It is responsible for maintaining normal blood glucose level in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pancreas: The pancreas (PAN-kree-us) makes insulin (IN-suh-lin) and glucagon (GLOO-kuh-gawn), which are hormones that control the level of glucose, or sugar, in the blood.
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