Gila monster
cortisol
pancreatic islets
pancreas
Pancreas
Pancreas
insulin is a hormone that controls your blood sugar levels. without insulin, your blood sugar levels could be too high or too low.
The structure that controls sugar in the blood is primarily the pancreas, which produces insulin and glucagon. Insulin lowers blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, while glucagon increases blood sugar levels by signaling the liver to release stored glucose. Together, these hormones maintain glucose homeostasis, ensuring that blood sugar levels remain stable.
Carbon dioxide levels in the blood are the main regulator of respiration rate. When CO2 levels increase, the body signals to breathe more rapidly to eliminate excess CO2 through exhalation. Conversely, when CO2 levels decrease, breathing slows down to retain more CO2 in the body.
Erythropoietin is the hematopoietic growth factor that controls red blood cell synthesis, and it is released mainly by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.
The liver controls blood sugar levels by storing or releasing glucose as needed. It also produces bile, which plays a key role in digesting fats in the small intestine.
Insulin
The pancreas controls the insulin and blood sugar levels in your body. Without a pancreas, you would be a type-1 diabetic.