Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Which of the following stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Hyperglycemia. When blood sugar levels are high (hyperglycemia), the pancreas releases insulin to help lower the blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells. This process maintains blood glucose homeostasis. Ketoacids (A) do not directly stimulate insulin secretion. Hypoglycemia (C) triggers the release of glucagon from the pancreas, not insulin. Glucagon (D) is a hormone released by the pancreas in response to low blood sugar levels to increase blood glucose levels, not to stimulate insulin secretion.