Question

What role is performed by pancreas in order to deal with an increased blood glucose level above normal range?

• A. Releases insulin, signaling muscle cells to release glucose
• B. Releases glucagon, signaling muscle cells to take up glucose
• C. Releases glucagon, signaling adipose cells to take up glucose
• D. Releases insulin, signaling the liver to convert glucose to glycogen
• E. Releases glucagon, signaling the liver to convert glucose to glycogen

Answer 1

The correct option is D Releases insulin, signaling the liver to convert glucose to glycogen

The pancreas is the leaf-shaped gland that plays an essential role in maintaining blood sugar level. The pancreas has dual function an exocrine function that helps in digestion by producing digestive enzymes and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar by producing the hormone. It produces the hormones insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps to decrease the concentration of glucose in blood by converting it into the glycogen in liver thereby allowing the body’s cells to use glucose for energy. Thus, the correct answer is option D.