Answer to Question #116458 in Biochemistry for Thomas

Question

After a person eat a meal rich carbohydrates,the digested sugars diffuse into the bloodstream and increase the level of sugar in blood.The pancreas release insulin in response to the increased blood sugar level.Insulin signals body cells and the liver to take up sugar from the blood, causing blood sugar level to decrease.When the blood sugar levels return to normal, the pancreas stop releasing insulin.Is this a positive or negative feedback mechanism

Answer 1

Negative feedback