MEDICAL
PANCREAS
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Question
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An example of a hormone secreted by the pancreas is:
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thyroid hormone
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growth hormone
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adrenaline
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insulin
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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: -There are four main hormones secreted by the pancreas. They are-Glucagon, insulin, somatostatin and pancreatic Polypeptide.
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