The Hormone _______ Is Produced by the _______ and Its

question 90

Multiple Choice

The hormone _______ is produced by the _______ and its release causes a decrease in blood-glucose levels.

• A) insulin;hypothalamus
• B) glucagon;hypothalamus
• C) glucagon;pituitary
• D) glucagon;pancreas
• E) insulin;pancreas

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Definitions:

Hypo-

A prefix denoting below, under, or less than normal, often used in medical terms to indicate a deficient or decreased state.

Angi/o

is a prefix related to blood vessels or lymph vessels.

Arteri/o

A prefix used in medical terms related to arteries, the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Surgical Repair

The process of mending or fixing tissues or structures within the body through surgical means.