The organ that controls insulin is the pancreas.
The Pancreas: Insulin's Control Center
The pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, is responsible for producing insulin. Insulin is a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Within the pancreas, specialized areas called islets of Langerhans (from the Latin "insula," meaning "island") are responsible for insulin production.
- Location: Behind the stomach
- Function: Produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
- Specialized Areas: Islets of Langerhans
Without the pancreas, the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar, leading to various health problems, such as diabetes.
