In response to increasing levels of blood sugar in the blood, ____________________ is secreted by the pancreas in order to control blood sugar levels
a. Glucagon
b. Somatostatin
c. Thyroxine
d. Insulin
d
Rationale: a. Glucagon is secreted in response to decreasing levels of blood sugar.
b. Somatostatin is an inhibitory hormone secreted that inhibits the secretion of both insulin and glucagon.
c. Thyroxine is a not related to blood sugar.
d. Correct.
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