If blood sugar is very high and insulin is low, the cause is most directly related to which gland?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Pancreas.
Blood glucose is regulated partly by insulin, a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets. Insulin promotes uptake and storage of glucose, so inadequate insulin can leave too much glucose in the blood. Therefore the pancreas is the gland most directly related to the stated condition, making option B correct. The thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands produce important hormones, but none is the primary source of insulin.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Pancreas.
Why is this the correct answer?
Blood glucose is regulated partly by insulin, a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets. Insulin promotes uptake and storage of glucose, so inadequate insulin can leave too much glucose in the blood. Therefore the pancreas is the gland most directly related to the stated condition, making option B correct. The thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands produce important hormones, but none is the primary source of insulin.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
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