Caesar ingests a large meal, causing his blood glucose levels to rise. In response, Caesar's pancreas releases insulin to remove glucose from the blood stream. As glucose levels drop, the pancreas stops releasing insulin. Which factor establishes the set point?

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Caesar ingests a large meal, causing his blood glucose levels to rise. In response, Caesar's pancreas releases insulin to remove glucose from the blood stream. As glucose levels drop, the pancreas stops releasing insulin. Which factor establishes the set point? ​

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The set point is established by glucose levels, as the pancreas releases insulin in response to changes in blood glucose levels to maintain homeostasis.

Caesar Ingests a Large Meal, Causing His Blood Glucose Levels