Stimulation by the Autonomic Nervous System Results in Increased Insulin

question 82

Multiple Choice

Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal.The following are most likely to be true.

• A)increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation
• B)acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion
• C)increased insulin secretion is due to sympathetic stimulation
• D)increased insulin secretion is due to adrenergic agonists
• E)increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion

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