Question

Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) would cause the pancreas to _________ insulin secretion, and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) would cause the pancreas to _________ insulin secretion.

Answer 1

Answer: Stimulate; inhibit

Step-by-step explanation:

Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) would cause the pancreas to STIMULATE insulin secretion, and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) would cause the pancreas to INHIBIT insulin secretion.

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas and regulate blood sugar levels by

- signalling cells of the muscles and liver to store excess blood sugar during hyperglycemia, as GLYCOGEN.

In contrast, the pancreas inhibit insulin secretion during hypoglycemia, rather stimulates GLUCAGON to favor increased release of blood sugar to meet body needs.