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Correct me if I'm wrong, but i believe it's the pancreas.

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Which hormone acts antagonistically to insulin produced by the same endocrine organ?

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glucagon.


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Pancreas detects blood glucose level by its cells called "Islets of Langerhans." When the blood glucose level is too high, it releases insulin. When it becomes too low, the pancreas then releases glucagon to elevate a low blood glucose.


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What chemical does the pancreas release?

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What organ in the body detects changes in blood glucose level?

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Which two hormones exerts opposite effects?

Insulin and glucagon. Insulin stores simple sugars in the form of a polymer (glycogen) in the liver and glucagon breaks down glycogen in the liver forming glucose and releases it back into the bloodstream. ChaCha!


What organ releases glucose to help maintain normal blood glucose levels in between meals?

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What organ is responsible for blood glucose?

The pancreas is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels through the release of insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps lower blood glucose, while glucagon helps raise it when needed.


Which organ in human body produces insulin?

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