Question

bio - 202 topic 1: cellular communication and endocrine system physiology
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what does the pancreas produce?
thyroxine, which regulates metabolism and growth in the body.
melatonin, which regulates sleep - wake cycles.
insulin, which decreases blood sugar levels and glucagon, which increases blood sugar levels.
insulin, which increases blood sugar levels and glucagon, which decreases blood sugar levels.
adrenaline, which triggers the bodys fight or flight response.

Explanation:

The pancreas is an organ that has both exocrine and endocrine functions. In terms of endocrine function, it produces hormones. Thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland, melatonin by the pineal gland, and adrenaline by the adrenal glands. The pancreas produces insulin (from beta - cells in the islets of Langerhans, which decreases blood sugar levels) and glucagon (from alpha - cells in the islets of Langerhans, which increases blood sugar levels).

Answer:

Insulin, which decreases blood sugar levels and glucagon, which increases blood sugar levels.