Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to raise blood sugar levels? (2019)

Practice Questions

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Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to raise blood sugar levels? (2019)
  1. Insulin
  2. Glucagon
  3. Somatostatin
  4. Cortisol

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to raise blood sugar levels? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that the pancreas is an organ in the body.
  • Step 2: Know that the pancreas produces hormones that help control blood sugar levels.
  • Step 3: Identify the hormone that raises blood sugar levels; this hormone is called glucagon.
  • Step 4: Learn that glucagon works by signaling the liver to convert glycogen (stored sugar) into glucose (sugar in the blood).
  • Step 5: Conclude that when glucagon is released, it helps increase the amount of sugar in the blood.
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