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Which structure secretes the hormone insulin important for the regulation of blood sugar?
The pancreas is the structure that secretes insulin, a hormone critical for regulating blood sugar levels. Specifically, insulin is produced by the beta cells located in the islets of Langerhans within the pancreas. When blood sugar levels rise after eating, insulin helps facilitate the uptake of glucose by cells, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.
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What structure secretes the hormone melatonin?
pineal gland
Which structure secretes a hormone that promotes maturation of gametes?
The ovary secretes a hormone called estradiol, which promotes the maturation of eggs (gametes) in females.
What is a yellow bodied structure that secretes the hormone progesterone?
It is the left over of grafian follicle which emitted ova. It secretes progesterone in large amount.
What cell type secretes gastrin?
G cells in the stomach lining secrete gastrin hormone. This hormone helps in the regulation of gastric acid secretion and motility in the stomach.
Who secretes adrenailin?
The adrenalin gland secretes that hormone.
What does the pituitary secretes?
The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes growth hormone and lutenizing hormone.
When a cell secretes a hormone that is a form of?
In my biology class this specific questions was asked. A cell secretes a hormone through facilitated diffusion.
What organ does secrete LH?
The pituitary gland secretes luteinizing hormone (LH). LH plays a key role in the regulation of the reproductive system in both males and females.
What does adipose tissue secrete?
Adipose tissue is another name for fat. It secretes two important hormones, resisten and leptin. It also secretes the female hormone estrogen.
What pancreas secretes the hormone?
The part of the pancreas which secretes insulin is called the Isles of Langerhans.
Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?
Pineal.
What gland secretes luteinizing hormone?
The pituitary.
