All of the Pancreatic Hormones are Regulated By

Question

All of the pancreatic hormones are regulated by
A) the adenohypophysis.
B) the liver.
C) the neurohypophysis.
D) the thyroid gland.
E) nutrient concentrations in the blood.

Accepted Answer

All of the pancreatic hormones (insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide) are regulated by nutrient concentrations in the blood. Insulin is released when blood glucose levels are high, while glucagon is released when blood glucose levels are low. Somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide are also released in response to changes in nutrient concentrations. The other options (adenohypophysis, liver, neurohypophysis, and thyroid gland) do not directly regulate pancreatic hormone secretion.