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Chapter 22: Q8CP (page 786)

How does the pancreas sense glucose levels?

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The pancreas sense glucose level by beta cell of the pancreatic islets.

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01

Pancreas

The pancreas is thepear-shaped gland located in the back of the upper abdomen behind and below the stomach, and its head is the widest part which lies in the duodenum curve.

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Pancrease sense glucose level

The increased concentration of blood glucose results in insulin secretion by the pancreas.

The pancreas sense glucose level with the help of Pancreatic 尾 cells because they are most sensitive to glucose at concentrations of 5.5 to 6.0 mM. The glucose enters 尾 cells with the help of passive transport and generates the signal for insulin secretion when glucose is metabolized.

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