Question

Select THREE ways that the body reacts to low blood sugar to maintain homeostasis.

The heart beat begins to increase.

The repiration rate decreases.

The pancreas begins to shut down.


The pancreas decreases insulin production and increases glucagon.


The hypothalamus signals the adrenal gland.


The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine, creating a feeling of hunger so the person will eat.

Answer 1

The pancreas decreases insulin production and increases glucagon.

Answer 2

The answers to your questions are:

- The pancreas decreases insulin production and increases glucagon.

- The hypothalamus signals the adrenal gland.

- The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine, creating a feeling of hunger so the person will eat.

When the body has low blood sugar, you will start to feel extremely bad as your body goes into fight or flight mode. Insulin is what is used to break down the sugar in your body and when your sugar levels are dangerously low, the pancreas starts producing glucagon. This is what causes you to start feeling hungry as your body is warning you to increase your blood sugar level.