Which hormones that regulate blood glucose levels are secreted by the pancreas? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Glucagon
2. Insulin
3. Antidiuretic hormone
4. Growth hormone
5. Estrogen
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: The pancreas excretes insulin and glucagon.
Rationale 2: The pancreas excretes insulin and glucagon.
Rationale 3: Antidiuretic hormone is incorrect because it is released from the pituitary gland.
Rationale 4: Growth hormone is incorrect because it is released from the pituitary gland.
Rationale 5: Estrogen is incorrect because it is not released by the pancreas.
Global Rationale: The pancreas excretes insulin and glucagon. Antidiuretic hormone is incorrect because it is released from the pituitary gland. Growth hormone is incorrect because it is released from the pituitary gland. Estrogen is incorrect because it is not released by the pancreas.
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