I WONDER - What Job Does The Pancreas Do?

The video explains the pancreas's role in producing insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin helps the body use sugar for energy, while glucagon releases stored sugar from the liver. Insufficient insulin production can lead to diabetes, affecting the body's ability to use sugar for energy.

Where is the pancreas located in the human body?

• Above the kidneys

• Next to the liver

• Behind the stomach

• In front of the stomach

What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

• To regulate blood pressure

• To break down proteins

• To help the body use sugar for energy

• To store sugar in the liver

How does glucagon assist the body?

• By releasing stored sugar from the liver

• By converting sugar into fat

• By storing sugar in muscles

• By increasing sugar absorption in the intestines

What health condition can result from insufficient insulin production?

• Anemia

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What is a major consequence of diabetes on the body's metabolism?

• Improved sugar absorption

• Enhanced fat storage

• Impaired ability to use sugar for energy

• Increased protein synthesis