PATHOLOGY MCQ
PANCREAS
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Question
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Which hormone prevents the glucose levels from dropping to a dangerous point by stimulating the stored glycogen to glucose in the liver?
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Glucagon
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Gastrin
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Insulin
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Somatostatin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon is a natural hormone your body makes that works with other hormones and bodily functions to control glucose (sugar) levels in your blood. Glucagon prevents your blood sugar from dropping too low.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon is a glucoregulatory peptide hormone that counteracts the actions of insulin by stimulating hepatic glucose production and thereby increases blood glucose levels.
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