Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a secretion of the pancreas?
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23. The Digestive System
Pancreas
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Which of the following is produced/secreted by the pancreas?
A
Insulin
B
Melatonin
C
Adrenaline
D
Thyroxine
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Identify the primary function of the pancreas in the endocrine system. The pancreas is responsible for producing hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
Recall the specific hormones produced by the pancreas. The main hormones are insulin and glucagon.
Understand the role of insulin. Insulin is crucial for lowering blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
Compare the other options: Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland, adrenaline by the adrenal glands, and thyroxine by the thyroid gland.
Conclude that insulin is the hormone produced and secreted by the pancreas, as it directly relates to the pancreas's role in regulating blood sugar.
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