The Most Important Stimulus of Insulin Release Is

Question

The most important stimulus of insulin release is:
A)Glucose.
B)Glucagon.
C)Adrenergic stimulation.
D)Cholinergic stimulation.
E)Amino acids.

Accepted Answer

Glucose is the primary stimulus of insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. When blood glucose levels rise, beta cells release insulin into the bloodstream to help cells uptake the excess glucose. Other factors, such as amino acids, can also stimulate insulin release to a lesser extent, but glucose is the most important stimulus.