A decrease in blood glucose from skipping a meal will cause the ____ to secrete glucagon,which will cause the ____ to break down glycogen into glucose.
A) liver; pancreas
B) pancreas; gall bladder
C) spleen; pancreas
D) pancreas; spleen
E) pancreas; liver

Question

A decrease in blood glucose from skipping a meal will cause the ____ to secrete glucagon,which will cause the ____ to break down glycogen into glucose.  
A) liver; pancreas
B) pancreas; gall bladder
C) spleen; pancreas
D) pancreas; spleen
E) pancreas; liver

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Skipping a meal causes a decrease in blood glucose levels. In response, the pancreas secretes glucagon, which signals the liver to break down glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream. Therefore, the correct answer is option E.

A Decrease in Blood Glucose from Skipping a Meal Will