Question

What organ removes sugar from the blood?

Answer 1

Sugar from the blood:

1. Glycogenesis converts glucose into glycogen, which is then stored in the liver and muscles.
2. Glycogenolysis converts glycogen back into glucose when it is needed.
3. These processes are regulated by the hormones insulin and glucagon, which are released by the pancreas.
4. These processes are under hormonal control by insulin which is secreted by the pancreas.
5. Insulin levels in the bloodstream are carefully measured to keep the blood glucose.
6. When fasting the hormone glucagon is stimulated and this increases glucose levels in the body