Regulation of blood sugar level takes place in the

a

pancreas

b

iluem

c

liver

d

kidney

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Emmijones
10 years ago

The "place" where blood sugar regulation takes place(I think liver goes for that) but when it comes to the organ responsible for blood sugar regulations(I tink pancreas do make a correct opt.)...just what I fink!!!

Dremylambda
4 years ago

Answer the question the way it was ask, we all know that insulin regulate blood sugar, but the question is ;take place IN!. not WHAT regulates which is pancrese but the question says IN, at least we should use our initiative to know that the question is pointing at where the regulation is taking place which is liver not what causes the regulation which is pancreas. so the correct answer is C. not A.
so the correct answer is liver, C.

Babliwa
3 years ago

The no 1 function of the liver is the regulation of blood sugar, it is capable of converting excess glucose into glycogen, as in animal starch under the control of the hormone insulin. The liver equally stores excess glucose. But obviously when it becomes low that's glucose, glycogen is converted back to glucose under the influence of another hormone called glucagon
Now if you consider one of the diseases of the liver (Diabetes mellitus), it is caused by the inability of the liver to convert excess glucose TN the blood to glycogen which is as a result of the failure of the PANCREAS to produce a hormone called INSULIN.

In consideration it is glaring that the regulation of the blood sugar takes place in the LIVER AND NOT THE PANCREAS, SO THE CORRECT ANSWER IS THE LIVER WHICH IS OPTION "C"

Dave333
4 years ago

Regulation of blood glucose is largely done through the endocrine hormones of the pancreas, a beautiful balance of hormones achieved through a negative feedback loop. The main hormones of the pancreas that affect blood glucose include insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and amylin.

hakmuz
1 year ago

The correct answer is:

โœ… C. liver

Explanation:
The regulation of blood sugar levels primarily takes place in the liver, although the pancreas also plays a crucial role in producing hormones that regulate glucose.

How the Liver Regulates Blood Sugar:
The liver stores excess glucose in the form of glycogen (a process called glycogenesis) when blood sugar levels are high.
When blood sugar levels drop, the liver converts glycogen back into glucose (called glycogenolysis) and releases it into the bloodstream.
The liver can also produce glucose from non-carbohydrate sources through gluconeogenesis.
Role of the Pancreas (Not the Main Site of Regulation)
The pancreas secretes insulin (which lowers blood sugar) and glucagon (which raises blood sugar).
However, the liver is the organ that actually stores and releases glucose based on these hormonal signals.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Pancreas โŒ โ†’ The pancreas produces hormones (insulin & glucagon) but does not store or regulate glucose directly.
B. Ileum โŒ โ†’ The ileum is a part of the small intestine, responsible for nutrient absorption, not blood sugar regulation.
D. Kidney โŒ โ†’ The kidneys filter blood and help maintain electrolyte balance but do not regulate glucose levels directly.
Final Answer:
โœ… C. Liver

King555
5 years ago

Liver is crrt

My school

Miracle23915097
7 years ago

The answer is wrong. The correct answer in A, pancreas. The pancreas produces the hormones, Insulin and Glycogen. The liver does not

Elprince2016
10 years ago

they are right the hormone carries out its effect in the liver

No100
2 years ago

The actual regulation takes place in the liver
Pls review this option C is Correct ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’ฏ

hakmuz
1 year ago

The correct answer is:

โœ… C. liver

Explanation:
The regulation of blood sugar levels primarily takes place in the liver, although the pancreas also plays a crucial role in producing hormones that regulate glucose.

How the Liver Regulates Blood Sugar:
The liver stores excess glucose in the form of glycogen (a process called glycogenesis) when blood sugar levels are high.
When blood sugar levels drop, the liver converts glycogen back into glucose (called glycogenolysis) and releases it into the bloodstream.
The liver can also produce glucose from non-carbohydrate sources through gluconeogenesis.
Role of the Pancreas (Not the Main Site of Regulation)
The pancreas secretes insulin (which lowers blood sugar) and glucagon (which raises blood sugar).
However, the liver is the organ that actually stores and releases glucose based on these hormonal signals.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Pancreas โŒ โ†’ The pancreas produces hormones (insulin & glucagon) but does not store or regulate glucose directly.
B. Ileum โŒ โ†’ The ileum is a part of the small intestine, responsible for nutrient absorption, not blood sugar regulation.
D. Kidney โŒ โ†’ The kidneys filter blood and help maintain electrolyte balance but do not regulate glucose levels directly.
Final Answer:
โœ… C. Liver

favouremeka
1 year ago

my school check your answer well you are wrong

castellucci
11 years ago

Your ansa is wrong.......pancreas produces an hormone known as the insulin which aides in sugar regulation

Chrisplendour
2 months ago

pancrease secret hormones insulin and glucagon.
-insulin convert excess sugar to glycogen
-glucagon convert stored glycogen in liver to glucose(sugar)
-pancreas also produce digestive enzymes, lipase, amylase, trypsin


liver produce bile stored it in bile duct, secreted to duodenum through bile duct, it's used for emulsification of fats.

Xaara
1 year ago

Review and correct ur answer. Pancreas does not regulate blood sugar it just produces hormones which tell the liver to actually regulate the blood sugar

Edebo20
2 years ago

pancreas only secret the hormone but liver regulate the amount of sugar in the blood stream

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