MCQ
There are three endocrine glands involved in carbohydrate metabolism, mark the correct set
  • A
    Pancreas, neurohypophysis and adrenal
  • Pancreas, pituitary and thyroid
  • C
    Pancreas, pituitary and liver
  • D
    Pancreas, adenohypophysis and adrenal

Answer

Correct option: B.
Pancreas, pituitary and thyroid
b
(b) Pancreas secretes insulin which is hypoglycemic affecting glycogenesis;

pituitary controls the carbohydrate metabolism indirectly through $ACTH$ and thyroid stimulates the absorption of monosaccharides from intestine and stimulates glycogenolysis.

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