Which physiological mechanism helps regulate blood glucose levels?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which physiological mechanism helps regulate blood glucose levels?
  1. Insulin secretion
  2. Glucagon secretion
  3. Both insulin and glucagon secretion
  4. Adrenaline secretion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which physiological mechanism helps regulate blood glucose levels?
  • Step 1: Understand that blood glucose levels need to be kept within a certain range for the body to function properly.
  • Step 2: Learn that the pancreas is an organ in the body that helps control blood glucose levels.
  • Step 3: Know that the pancreas produces two important hormones: insulin and glucagon.
  • Step 4: Recognize that insulin lowers blood glucose levels by helping cells take in glucose from the blood.
  • Step 5: Understand that glucagon raises blood glucose levels by signaling the liver to release stored glucose into the blood.
  • Step 6: Realize that insulin and glucagon work together to keep blood glucose levels balanced.
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