In response to high blood glucose, the pancreas releases insulin to enable glucose to enter body cells. When the blood glucose level returns to normal, insulin release stops. This is an example of regulation by:
A) endocrine dysplasia.
B) negative feedback.
C) positive feedback.
D) neural regulation.
E) somatic regulation.

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The scenario described is an example of negative feedback because it involves a response that opposes or reverses a change in order to maintain homeostasis. In this case, the release of insulin in response to high blood glucose levels helps to lower the glucose levels back to normal, after which insulin release stops.

In Response to High Blood Glucose, the Pancreas Releases Insulin