The Pancreas

Question

The pancreas
A) secretes steroids that are concerned with sugar, salt, and sex.
B) is controlled by the adenohypophysis.
C) secretes hormones that affect blood glucose levels.
D) secretes iodine-containing hormones that regulate the basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

The pancreas secretes hormones such as insulin and glucagon that regulate blood glucose levels. This helps to maintain stable glucose levels in the bloodstream, which is essential for providing energy to cells throughout the body.