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Insulin and the Pancreas: Understanding Blood Sugar Regulation
The primary hormone acting on the pancreas is insulin. Produced by pancreatic beta cells, insulin regulates blood sugar. When blood glucose rises, the pancreas releases insulin, signaling cells to take up glucose, lowering blood sugar and maintaining homeostasis.
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