Question

Endocrine glands control and coordinate the body functions through secreting certain chemical messengers called hormones. Due to certain physiological reasons, the blood glucose level of an otherwise normal person? 

(a) Give the possible cause for the increases in blood glucose level? 

(b) What is the chemical nature of this hormone? Discuss its role in the body?

(c) How can this condition be reversed?

Answer 1

(a) Stress and anxiety could have been the possible causes for the sudden increase in blood glucose level.

(b) Insulin is a polypeptide hormone. Insulin is secreted by the Islets of Langerhans of pancreas. It helps in converting glucose into glycogen or fat and allowing-oxidation of glucose inside the cells. Thus, insulin helps maintain the blood sugar level.

(c) This condition can be reversed by relaxing and taking a walk.