Which hormone is released into the blood when its sugar level rises? Name the organ which produces the hormone and its effect on blood sugar level. Also, name one digestive enzyme that this organ secretes and the function of this enzyme.
Insulin is released into the blood when its sugar level rises. The organ that produces insulin is Pancreas.
EFFECT OF INSULIN ON BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL:
1. Insulin helps to control blood glucose level.
2. It helps the cell to use glucose to produce energy.
3. If the body has sufficient energy, insulin signals the liver to store glucose in the form of glycogen.
One digestive enzyme that pancreas secretes is Trypsin. Trypsin is used for digesting proteins.
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