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Which hormone lowers the blood sugar in humans ? Name the gland which secretes this hormone.

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The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range. Insulin and glucagon are the hormones which make this happen. Both insulin and glucagon are secreted from the pancreas, and thus are referred to as pancreatic endocrine hormones

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