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.