alleryThe hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose level is:
AAdrenaline
BInsulin
CThyroxine
DGlucagon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Insulin
1. INSULIN, secreted by beta cells of the pancreas (islets of Langerhans), LOWERS blood sugar.
2. Glucagon (alpha cells) RAISES blood sugar — counterpart to insulin.
3. Diabetes mellitus = inadequate insulin production / response.
_Source: syllabus Science Ch 6 §6.2 Hormones in Animals_
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