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When the blood glucose level rises after a meal, the first organ to respond is the:

a. ​gallbladder.

b. ​kidney.

c. ​liver.

d. ​stomach.

e. ​pancreas

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Answer:

The correct answer is option e. ​"pancreas".

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the main function of the pancreas, is to produce insulin, a hormone that allows glucose to enter the cells in order to be used to produce energy. When the blood glucose level rises after a meal, the first organ to respond is the pancreas by secreting insulin and allowing the body to use the ingested glucose. Type 1 diabetes occurs when pancreas does not produce enough insulin and high levels of glucose remain in the blood.

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