The pancreas regulates our bodies insulin which controls blood sugars.
Hormones produced by the pancreatic islets affect the body's use of glucose and regulate blood sugar levels. Specifically, insulin is responsible for lowering blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells for energy or storage, while glucagon raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of glucose from stores such as the liver.
The pancreatic cells that help to lower blood sugar levels are called beta cells.
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False. Beta cells of the pancreatic islets secrete insulin in response to high blood sugar levels, not glucagon. Glucagon is secreted by alpha cells in the pancreatic islets in response to low blood sugar levels to raise blood sugar levels.
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Insulin is secreted by the pancreas to control blood sugar levels.
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The pancreas secretes insulin that regulates glucose (blood sugar) metabolism.
When the pancreatic alpha cells respond, they secrete glucagon to signal cells to break down glycogen into glucose. As cells release sugar, blood glucose concentration increases.
Yes, alcohol has sugar in it and can affect blood sugar levels. Most diabetics are told to avoid alcohol consumption, as it tends to distort blood sugar levels and makes blood sugar control difficult.
Pancreas produces insulin hormone to lower sugar in blood.