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Question

The pancreas secretes insulin in response to


A

An increase in body activity

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B

A hormone released by the pituitary gland

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C

Low blood glucose

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D

High blood glucose level

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Solution

The correct option is D

High blood glucose level


The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option :

High blood sugar stimulates clusters of special cells, called beta cells, in your pancreas to release insulin. The more glucose you have in your blood, the more insulin your pancreas releases.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

An increase in body activity does not stimulate the secretion of insulin from the pancreas.

Option B:

No hormone is released from the pituitary which stimulates the secretion of insulin from the pancreas.
Option C:

Low blood glucose inhibits the production of insulin.

Final answer: High blood glucose levels stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin.


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