In case the cells of pancreas stop functioning, which hormone will be in short supply and what will be its effect?
A
Insulin- Blood glucose level will rise
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Adrenaline- Heart beat will increase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Thyroxin- Growth will be retarded
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Cortisol- Tetany will develop
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D Insulin- Blood glucose level will rise Pancreas release the necessary amount of insulin (β cells of islets Langerhans) to maintain normal blood sugar levels. The loss of these cells means the body can no longer produce insulin, which leads to increase in the blood glucose level.
Pancreas also release glucagon (α cells of islets Langerhans) that is responsible increase in blood sugar level.
Both insulin and glucagon work antagonistically to regulate blood sugar level.