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Control of blood glucose: insulin and glucagon
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which organ monitors and controls blood glucose concentration?

  1. The pancreas
  2. The liver only
  3. The stomach
  4. The lungs
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✓ Answer: AThe pancreas
The pancreas monitors blood glucose and releases insulin or glucagon to keep it within safe limits.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

When blood glucose is too HIGH, the pancreas releases:

  1. Insulin
  2. Glucagon
  3. Adrenaline
  4. Thyroxine
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✓ Answer: AInsulin
Insulin lowers blood glucose by causing cells (especially the liver) to take up glucose and store it as glycogen.
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