When Blood Glucose Levels Increase,a Hormone Called Insulin Is Released

question 32

Multiple Choice

When blood glucose levels increase,a hormone called insulin is released from endocrine cells in the pancreas.The role of insulin is to return blood glucose levels to normal.Which part of this negative feedback loop is the stimulus?

• A)pancreas
• B)increasing blood glucose levels
• C)blood glucose levels return to normal
• D)insulin

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