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Insulin is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that allows glucose to pass from the blood through the cell walls so that it can be used by the cells for energy. By assisting the removal of glucose from the blood, it (along with an enzyme called glucagon, produced by the liver) controls glucose levels in the blood.
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What is thehomone produced in the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in blood?
The hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in the blood is insulin. It helps to lower blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake and storage of glucose in cells.
Why is insulin associated with the maintenance of blood glucose levels?
The pancreas releases insulin to lower the level of glucose in blood, and on the other hand, for the balance, it also secretes glucagon to elevate the level of glucose. Insulin is one half of the balance mechanism for glucose levels. Too much and too little glucose has damaging effects on the body and it's cells.
How do you measure the effectiveness of insulin therapy?
after testing blood glucose level to see if it's lower or high. If the blood glucose level is between 70-100mg/dl the therapy is effective.
What organ produce insulin to lower blood sugar level?
The pancreas is the organ that produces insulin to lower blood sugar levels. Insulin helps regulate blood sugar by allowing cells to take in glucose for energy or storage.
What are the three main types of tissues that respond to insulin well and help lower blood glucose level?
the pancreas and liver..
What hormone is secreted when blood glucose is high?
Insulin is the hormone that is secreted when blood glucose levels are high. Insulin helps to lower blood glucose levels by signaling cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream for energy or storage.
Is it true that when blood glucose levels rise insulin is released by the gallbladder to lower the level?
no its not the gallbladder but the pancreas and in some diabetics this does not happen
What pancreatic hormone functions to lower blood glucose levels?
Insulin
Does insulin has the opposite effect of glucagon?
Yes, insulin and glucagon have opposite effects in the body. Insulin helps lower blood sugar levels by promoting the storage of glucose, while glucagon raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of stored glucose from the liver.
What is the body's response to insulin?
The purpose of the drug insulin is to lower the body's glucose level, which is too high or insulin would not be given. The glucose level must be checked constantly until it is down to acceptable number.
What hormones are involved in blood glucose regulation?
Insulin and glucagon are the main hormones involved in blood glucose regulation. Insulin helps lower blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, while glucagon helps raise blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
The first organ to respond to rise in glucose blood level?
pancreas
