Multiple Choice
Which of the following hormones does blue light from screens suppress?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What does the hormone insulin primarily regulate in the human body?
A
Heart rate
B
Blood pressure
C
Blood glucose levels
D
Body temperature
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Identify the primary function of insulin in the human body. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
Understand that insulin plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels. It helps cells in the body absorb glucose from the bloodstream.
Recognize that insulin does not directly regulate heart rate, blood pressure, or body temperature. Its main function is related to glucose metabolism.
Consider how insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells, particularly muscle and fat cells, and how it helps store glucose as glycogen in the liver.
Conclude that the primary regulatory role of insulin is to maintain blood glucose levels within a normal range, preventing hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
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