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AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

The graph shows blood glucose oscillating around a setpoint controlled by pancreatic hormones.

Setpt High → insulin Low → glucagon Blood glucose Time

Which hormone is released to LOWER blood glucose after a meal?

  • A

    Glucagon

  • B

    Adrenaline

  • C

    Insulin

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  • D

    Cortisol

Explanation

Beta cells of the pancreas release insulin in response to high blood glucose. Insulin promotes glucose uptake and storage as glycogen.

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