Describe the role of the two antagonistic hormones involved in the feedback loop that maintains the level of glucose in the blood. Which organs are involved, and what type of feedback is this?

What will be an ideal response?


When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas releases glucagon. This causes the liver to release glucose into the blood. When blood glucose levels are high, the pancreas releases insulin. This lowers the blood glucose level. This is a negative feedback loop because one counteracts the effects of the other.

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