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What is the primary function of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels?
What is the primary function of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels?
- To stimulate the production of glucagon in the pancreas
- To convert glucose into glycogen for storage
- To increase blood sugar levels by releasing glucose from stored glycogen
- To lower blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose from the blood into cells (correct)
What is the result of high blood sugar levels after eating a meal?
What is the result of high blood sugar levels after eating a meal?
- The pancreas releases glucagon to lower blood sugar levels
- The pancreas releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels (correct)
- The body stores excess glucose as glycogen
- The body breaks down stored glycogen to release glucose
What is the role of glucagon in regulating blood sugar levels?
What is the role of glucagon in regulating blood sugar levels?
- To stimulate the production of insulin in the pancreas
- To increase blood sugar levels by releasing glucose from stored glycogen (correct)
- To regulate blood sugar levels in conjunction with insulin
- To lower blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake in cells
What is the location of the organ responsible for producing insulin and glucagon?
What is the location of the organ responsible for producing insulin and glucagon?
What is the effect of insulin on glucose levels in the bloodstream?
What is the effect of insulin on glucose levels in the bloodstream?
What is the term for abnormally high blood sugar levels?
What is the term for abnormally high blood sugar levels?
What triggers the release of glucagon into the bloodstream?
What triggers the release of glucagon into the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the result of the negative feedback mechanism in blood sugar regulation?
What is the result of the negative feedback mechanism in blood sugar regulation?
When does the pancreas reduce insulin secretion?
When does the pancreas reduce insulin secretion?
What is the role of the liver in blood sugar regulation?
What is the role of the liver in blood sugar regulation?
What is the purpose of the negative feedback mechanism in the body?
What is the purpose of the negative feedback mechanism in the body?
