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Category - Diseases and Conditions

Which organ functions as a buffer system for the blood glucose?
  1. Kidneys
  2. Pancreas
  3. Liver
  4. Stomach
Explanation
Answer: C -Liver functions as blood glucose buffer system.

When the blood glucose level is increased, the rate of insulin secretion increases. The liver stores the glucose in the form of glycogen. When the glucose level and insulin fall, the liver releases the glucose back into blood. Hence the liver acts as a blood glucose buffer system.
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