Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 41 - Animal Nutrition - Review - Page 872: 4

Answer

Insulin, glucagon

Work Step by Step

The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon to maintain blood sugar levels, particularly in liver and muscle cells. Insulin binds to the receptors on these cells to trigger the intake of glucose, removing the sugar from the bloodstream. Glucagon binds to liver cells and stimulates them to break down glycogen and release the resulting glucose into the bloodstream.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.