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Blood levels of glucagon and insulin are controlled by islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, in which some of the islet cells, called alpha cells, secrete the hormone glucagon and other islet cells, called beta cells, secret insulin.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe pancreas makes insulin for the body
When you get Diabetes the pancreas stops making insulin and the sugar doesn't go to the cells and make energy (which results in one of the diabetes symptoms thirst)
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∙ 14y agoinsulin causes cells to take glucose out of the blood. glucagon does the opposite job
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What is the hormone from the pancreas which functions in opposition to insulin known as?
The hormone from the pancreas which functions in opposition to insulin is glucagon. It raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen into glucose in the liver.
How does the feedback control system for insulin production work?
The control of blood glucose levels operates by what is known as a negative feedback mechanism. Here is a summary of the 2 control loops.When the blood glucose level goes upBlood sugar (glucose) rises;The pancreas detects the rise;The pancreas pumps out insulin into the blood;Insulin helps the uptake of glucose into muscles and other cells;This causes the blood glucose level to fall to its normal set point; andThe pancreas detects the fall and switches off insulin production.When the blood glucose level goes downBlood sugar (glucose) drops;The pancreas detects the drop in blood sugar;The pancreas switches on the output of glucagon into the blood;Glucagon signals the liver to break down glycogen into glucose;The liver releases glucose into the bloodstream;Blood glucose goes up to its normal set point; andThe pancreas detects the rise in blood sugar and switches off glucagon release.
What two organs that are involved in the control of the blood sugar levels?
The pancreas is one.
What gland secretes a hormone that is vital in maintaining proper blood sugar levels?
The pancreas. It produces insulin and glucagon. These hormones control glucose levels. Glucose is a simple carbohydrate. It can be stored as glycogen, a complex carbohydrate.
What is the hormone that signals the release of glucose out of storage?
When blood glucose levels drop, the pancreas releases the hormone glucagon, which signals the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream.
Which glands control blood sugar levels?
The pancreas is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels through the production of insulin and glucagon.
What' gland controls blood glucose levels?
Pancreas
When blood glucose levels rise your pancreas releases a hormone called?
Insulin is a peptide hormone released by the pancreas when glucose levels in the blood rise.
The islet cells of the pancreas secrete?
insulin and Glucagon - both are hormones which control glucose levels in the blood.
What important chemical does the pancreas secrete to control carbohydrate and glucose sugar levels in the blood?
It secretes the hormone insulin, which controls the uptake of glucose by cells.
Where is the control center for blood glucose homeostasis?
pancreas
The pancreas maintain blood sugar levels in the blood in doing so the pancreas helps to maintain?
Close. Insulin is produced in the pancrease to regulate glucose levels in the blood.
What controls blood glucose levels and determine fate of glycogen?
pancreas
If blood glucose levels are to high what hormone will this organ secrete?
pancreas
What is a cow pancreas?
The pancreas in the cow has the same function as that in the human.
What is the disorder in which cells are unable to obtain glucose from the blood such that high blood-glucose levels result?
Diabetes is what you're asking for. However, it is not the bodys inability to obtain glucose from the blood. It is the inability of the pancreas to secrete insulin to help control the amount of glucose in the body.
Why is monitoring blood glucose levels more accurate that monitoring glucose levels in the urine?
The liver and pancreas release glucose right into the blood, therefore you will get a more accurate amount if you test your blood.
