Question

When the blood glucose level rises after a meal, the first organ to respond is the:

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option e. ​"pancreas".

Explanation:

One of the main function of the pancreas, is to produce insulin, a hormone that allows glucose to enter the cells in order to be used to produce energy. When the blood glucose level rises after a meal, the first organ to respond is the pancreas by secreting insulin and allowing the body to use the ingested glucose. Type 1 diabetes occurs when pancreas does not produce enough insulin and high levels of glucose remain in the blood.