Shortly After Ingesting a Big Plate of Carbohydrate-Rich Pasta, You

question 2

Multiple Choice

Shortly after ingesting a big plate of carbohydrate-rich pasta, you measure your blood's hormone levels. What results would you expect, compared to before the meal?

• A) high insulin, low glucagon
• B) low insulin, low glucagon
• C) high insulin, high glucagon
• D) low insulin, high glucagon
• E) low insulin, no change in glucagon

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