Intrinsic Control

question 84

Multiple Choice

Intrinsic control:

• A) usually involves the endocrine or nervous system.
• B) operates at the cellular level.
• C) is sometimes called autoregulation.
• D) operates at the system or organism level.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

An endocrine gland, located below the stomach, that produces digestive juices and hormones.

Islet Cells

The part of the pancreas that produces glucagon and insulin.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels, acting as a counterbalance to insulin.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues for energy.