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The islets of Langerhans, part of the pancreas, secretes glucagon that raises the glucose level when it is needed to regulate the blood sugar level.
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How does beano work?
beano works by preventing gas... it stops you from farting but it does raise glucose level... (glucose means sugar)
What does crh secrete that will not raise the blood concentration?
ACTH
What hormones control sugar levels in your body?
Two hormones are released by the pancreas, which both regulate blood sugar levels. The best known is insulin, which encourages glucose to be stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen. Another hormone - glucagon - is produced to encourage the stored glycogen to convert back into glucose, and to be reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
Describe the two control mechanisms which enable the body to maintain optimum health?
Homeostasis is brought about by negative feedback control. When a change from the norm/set point is detected a counteractive set of measures occur to return the body's internal environment to the set point; eg.1. Osmoregulation . The norm/ set point is the normal blood water level. If the blood water level increases eg after drinking, this is detected by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus responds by sending impulses to the pituitary gland to reduce Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release. Reduced levels of ADH cause the kidney tubules to reabsorb less water leading to excretion of large volumes of dilute urine and returning the blood water levels to the set point. If the blood water level decreases eg after exercise or eating salty foods, this is detected by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus responds by sending impulses to the pituitary gland to increase ADH release. Increased levels of ADH cause the kidney tubules to reabsorb more water leading to excretion of small volumes of concentrated urine and returning the blood water levels to the set point. eg 2. Blood glucose level. Receptors in the pancreas detect a rise / fall in glucose level in the bloodstream. If blood glucose is too low eg after exercise or a prolonged fast, the pancreas releases the hormone glucose which promotes the conversion of glycogen in the liver to glucose to raise the blood glucose level to the set point. If blood glucose level is too high eg after a meal, the pancreas releases a different hormone, insulin, to promote the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen to be stored in the liver. this has the effect of lowering blood glucose level to the set point.
What could you eat to raise your blood glucose level?
Almost any food will raise it, so I'll assume you mean quickly. Fruit will spike your blood sugar level fairly quickly (fruit juice even more quickly), but it will cap off very quickly. If you want it to stay up, drink a glass of fruit juice followed by bread or crackers or some other carb that will take longer to digest.
Does glucose raise your sugar level?
Yes
What would glucose do to the blood sugar level?
It would raise it.
What is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?
The pancreas releases two hormones, insulin and glucagon. When blood sugar is high, insulin is released to promote uptake of glucose into the body's cells. Oppositely, when blood sugar is low, glucagon is released to stimulate breakdown of glycogen which is the body's store of sugar in the liver to raise blood glucose levels.
What does the pancreas look like and what does it do?
Pancreas resemble a retort having a head(the swollen end),neck(connecting head to the body),body and tail(the tapering end). Pancreas is an organ situated in the body having both exocrine and endocrine functions.Its exocrine function is to produce pancreatic juice which enters into the 2nd part of the duodenum through the hepatopancreatic ampulla and helps in the digestion of food.The endocrine function of the pancreas is to produce hormones. Alpha cells present in the pancreas produce glucagon which helps to raise blood glucose level whereas beta cells produce insulin which reduces blood glucose levels by increasing glucose utilization by cells.
What is the function of the pancreas?
Produces digestive enzymes, and as an endocrine organ, it produces hormones.
Which will raise your glucose level more brownies or mashed potatoes?
definatley brownies
How does beano work?
beano works by preventing gas... it stops you from farting but it does raise glucose level... (glucose means sugar)
Why do you feel hungry when glucose levels fall in the blood?
It is your body's way of telling you that you need to eat to raise the glucose level in the blood. Glucose is necessary for your cells and you to live.
What is the function of the pancreas in the endicrine system?
Beta cells will produce insulin in a humoral response to blood glucose levels rising. Alpha cells will produce glucagon which will stimulate breakdown of glycogen stores to raise blood glucose.
What hormone produced by the pancreas prevents hypoglycemia?
Glucagon. This hormone produced in the pancreatic islets works to raise blood glucose levels, preventing hypoglycemia. Insulin does the opposite.
What stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose?
Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose. By doing so, the endocrine system increases the blood sugar level.
What affects the pancreas?
The pancreas is a small (5 to 6 inches) gland that produces insulin and enzymes used for digestion. Insulin regulates the use of blood sugar throughout the body and is therefore necessary for life. The pancreas also produces a fluid that neutralizes stomach acid.The pancreas produces and secretes digestive enzymes which break down carbohydrates (amylase) and fats (lipase).The beta cells of the pancreas also make insulin which helps control blood glucose levels and allows glucose to enter the cells to be used for energy.Pancreas: FunctionThe pancreas is a small organ, approximately six inches long, located in the upper abdomen, and adjacent to the small intestine. It lies toward your back. Because it is so deep within your body, doctors have difficulty diagnosing disease in the pancreas.The PancreasCompletes the job of breaking down protein, carbohydrates, and fats using digestive juices of pancreas combined with juices from the intestines. Secretes hormones that affect the level of sugar in the blood.Produces chemicals that neutralize stomach acids that pass from the stomach into the small intestine by using substances in pancreatic juice.Contains Islets of Langerhans, which are tiny groups of specialized cells that are scattered throughout the organ.These cells secrete:Glucagon-raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the bloodInsulin-stimulates cells to use glucoseSomatostatin-may regulate the secretion of glucagons and insulin.It has two functions:1) It secretes digestive enzymes into the intestines.2) It has hormone producing islands of cells that control the glucose levels in the blood by secreting insulin (to lower it) and glucagon (to raise it). It also secretes other hormones called somatostain and pancreatic polypeptide
