In response to chemoreceptors monitoring blood glucose levels in the hypothalamus, parasympathetic neurons extending from the hypothalamus stimulate beta cells (producing insulin and lowering blood glucose) if blood glucose is too high; sympathetic neurons stimulate alpha cells if blood glucose is too low, as well as causing beta cells to reduce insulin secretion.
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