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The gland which regulates blood sugar levels is/are

A
Pancreas
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B
Thyroid
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C
Anterior pituitary
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D
Posterior pituitary
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E
Hypothalamus
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Solution

The correct option is B Pancreas
The pancreas is a 6 inch-long flattened gland that lies deep within the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. It is connected to the duodenum, which is part of the small intestine.
The pancreas maintains the body's blood glucose (sugar) balance.
Primary hormones of the pancreas include insulin and glucagon, and both regulate blood glucose. Glucagon helps insulin maintain normal blood glucose by working in the opposite way of insulin. It stimulates our cells to release glucose, and this raises our blood glucose levels. Insulin hormone regulates blood glucose by allowing many of our body’s cells to absorb and use glucose. In turn, this drops blood glucose levels.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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