Which hormone is primarily responsible for lowering the blood glucose level after a meal?
Answer
Insulin
The correct answer is Insulin — Select the option that matches the description.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the hormone that acts to reduce blood glucose concentration.
- Recall that insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas after a rise in blood glucose.
- Eliminate options that have opposite effects (glucagon raises glucose, adrenaline and thyroxine are not directly involved).
- Select the option that matches the description.
Common mistake: Choosing glucagon, which raises blood glucose, instead of insulin.
Concept tested: Hormone regulating blood glucose
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