PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these hormones is produced by the pancreas?
A
insulin
B
parathyroid
C
melatonin
D
growth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main hormones secreted by the endocrine gland in the pancreas are insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of glucose in the blood, and somatostatin, which prevents the release of insulin and glucagon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas. Its main role is to control glucose levels in our bodies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Incretin Hormones Nutrients in the GI tract stimulate the secretion of hormones known as incretins which amplify glucose-induced insulin release.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two hormones secreted by the pancreas. They are insulin and glucagon.

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