The human body relies on buffer systems which are based on equilibrium concepts. The pancreas is responsible for secreting insulin in response to elevated blood sugar levels. If a body's pancreas is functioning normally, what will happen when blood glucose (sugar) levels decrease? (1 point)
A. The pancreas will continue to produce insulin until there is no blood sugar detectable.
B. The pancreas will begin to produce additional glucose to increase the storage.
C. The pancreas will halt all production of insulin until the person drinks water.
D. The pancreas will slowly taper off insulin production until the system balances blood glucose until the next meal or snack.
1 answer
D. The pancreas will slowly taper off insulin production until the system balances blood glucose until the next meal or snack.
1 answer