The Endocrine Gland That Produces Hormones That Regulate Blood Glucose

question 23

Multiple Choice

The endocrine gland that produces hormones that regulate blood glucose levels is the

• A) parathyroid gland.
• B) adrenal gland.
• C) pineal gland.
• D) pancreas.
• E) testes.

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Definitions:

Hypertonic

A solution with higher osmotic pressure (solute concentration) than another solution, leading cells to lose water.

Isotonic

A solution that has the same salt concentration as cells and blood, preventing net water movement across cell membranes.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

Solute

Substance that is dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution.