Multiple Choice
Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which organ is responsible for secreting insulin in the human body?
A
Thyroid gland
B
Liver
C
Pancreas
D
Adrenal gland
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Identify the function of insulin in the human body. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
Understand the role of the pancreas in the endocrine system. The pancreas is an organ that has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
Recognize that the pancreas contains clusters of cells known as the islets of Langerhans, which are responsible for the endocrine function.
Learn that within the islets of Langerhans, there are beta cells that specifically secrete insulin.
Conclude that the pancreas is the organ responsible for secreting insulin, differentiating it from other glands like the thyroid, liver, and adrenal gland, which have different functions.
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