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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.

02

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

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