When Glucose Concentration Becomes Very High, _______

Question

When glucose concentration becomes very high, _______.
A) calcitonin is released from the parathyroid gland
B) glucagon is released by the islets of Langerhans
C) beta cells secrete insulin
D) the adrenal medulla releases cortisol

Accepted Answer

When glucose concentration becomes very high, beta cells in the pancreas secrete insulin to signal cells to take up glucose from the blood and store it. This helps lower the blood glucose concentration.