What hormone is secreted by the pancreas to raise blood glucose levels?

Practice Questions

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What hormone is secreted by the pancreas to raise blood glucose levels?
  1. Insulin
  2. Glucagon
  3. Somatostatin
  4. Cortisol

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What hormone is secreted by the pancreas to raise blood glucose levels?
  • 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 that one of these hormones is called glucagon.
  • Step 4: Learn that glucagon is released when blood sugar levels are low.
  • Step 5: Recognize that glucagon helps raise blood sugar levels by signaling the liver.
  • Step 6: Understand that the liver breaks down glycogen (stored sugar) into glucose.
  • Step 7: Conclude that this process increases the amount of glucose in the blood.
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