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QuizMultiple Choice

The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

Question 10 • GCHS Foundations of Personal Wellness B

Insulin is a chemical that is produced by the __________ and controls __________.

Answer
A
pancreas . . . cell growth
B
thyroid gland . . . blood sugar
C
thyroid gland . . . cell growth
D
pancreas . . . blood sugar

Explanation

Insulin is made by the pancreas, specifically by cells in the islets of Langerhans. It helps regulate blood sugar by allowing cells to take up glucose from the blood. Therefore, the correct choice is “pancreas . . . blood sugar.”

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