Multiple Choice
Which hormone is primarily responsible for helping to control blood pressure?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following hormones is produced by the pancreas?
A
Aldosterone
B
Cortisol
C
Thyroxine
D
Insulin
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Identify the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system. The pancreas is a gland that plays a crucial role in both the digestive and endocrine systems.
Understand the role of the pancreas in hormone production. The pancreas produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
Recognize the hormones produced by the pancreas. The primary hormones include insulin and glucagon.
Differentiate between the hormones listed in the problem. Aldosterone and cortisol are produced by the adrenal glands, while thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland.
Conclude that insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas, which is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
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