WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANS REGULATES INSULIN IN THE BODY?
A. LIVER
B. LYMPH GLANDS
C. PANCREAS
D. THYROID GLAND
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The organ that regulates insulin in the body is the pancreas. To arrive at this answer, we can consider the function of insulin and the roles of the organs listed.
Insulin is a hormone produced by specialized cells in the pancreas called beta cells. Its primary function is to regulate the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. When blood sugar levels rise after a meal, the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin helps to lower blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells throughout the body.
Now, let's look at the options provided:
A. Liver: While the liver plays a significant role in regulating blood sugar levels by storing excess glucose as glycogen and releasing it when needed, it does not directly regulate insulin.
B. Lymph glands: Lymph glands, also known as lymph nodes, are part of the immune system and help in filtering out harmful substances from the lymph fluid. They do not have a direct role in insulin regulation.
C. Pancreas: As mentioned earlier, the pancreas is the correct answer. The beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.
D. Thyroid gland: The thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. It does not have a direct role in insulin regulation.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. PANCREAS.