Multiple Choice
Where is epinephrine secreted in the human body?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What hormone is secreted in response to low blood sugar levels?
A
Cortisol
B
Epinephrine
C
Insulin
D
Glucagon
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Identify the primary function of each hormone listed in the options: Cortisol, Epinephrine, Insulin, and Glucagon.
Understand that low blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia, require a hormone that can increase blood glucose levels.
Recall that Insulin is a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels, so it is not the correct choice for increasing blood sugar.
Recognize that Cortisol and Epinephrine are involved in stress responses and can influence blood sugar, but they are not the primary hormones for directly increasing blood glucose.
Learn that Glucagon is the hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to low blood sugar levels, as it promotes the release of glucose into the bloodstream by stimulating glycogen breakdown in the liver.
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