Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

Low blood glucose stimulates which of the following organs to release glucagon into the bloodstream?

Kidney

Liver

Pancreas

Adrenal gland

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Understand the role of glucagon: Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Identify the organ responsible for glucagon secretion: The pancreas is the organ that contains alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans, which secrete glucagon.

Recognize the stimulus for glucagon release: Low blood glucose levels trigger the pancreas to release glucagon into the bloodstream.

Differentiate between the organs listed: The kidney, liver, and adrenal gland have different functions. The liver stores glycogen and releases glucose, but it does not secrete glucagon. The adrenal gland secretes other hormones like adrenaline, not glucagon.

Conclude that the pancreas is the correct organ: Based on the understanding of glucagon's role and the function of the pancreas, it is clear that the pancreas is the organ that releases glucagon in response to low blood glucose levels.