39. Digestive System

The body obtains sugar from food. Which system most directly affects blood sugar levels?

In the process of blood sugar homeostasis, which organ is primarily responsible for removing excess glucose from the bloodstream?

Epinephrine ______ blood glucose levels.

What is the first physiological response when blood glucose levels rise in a person with diabetes?

Which cells in the body respond to glucagon by breaking down glycogen and releasing glucose into the bloodstream?

If a person's blood sugar level rises to 120 mg/100 mL after a meal, which physiological response is most likely to occur to restore homeostasis?

In the process of blood sugar homeostasis, which organ is primarily responsible for removing excess glucose from the bloodstream?