Question

alex just ate a large pasta meal. how will the body respond to maintain blood sugar balance? what happens after alexs blood sugar rises? the brain signals the pancreas to stop producing insulin. the pancreas releases insulin, signaling cells to absorb glucose. the liver converts glucose into glycogen and raises blood sugar. the pancreas releases glucagon, signaling the liver to release glucose.

Explanation:

When blood sugar rises, such as after eating a large pasta meal, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin signals cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream, which helps lower blood - sugar levels. The liver can convert excess glucose into glycogen for storage, not release glucose into glycogen. Glucagon is released when blood sugar is low to signal the liver to release glucose. The brain does not directly signal the pancreas to stop producing insulin in this context.

Answer:

The pancreas releases insulin, signaling cells to absorb glucose.