Insulin and Glucagon Are Two Major Hormones That Regulate the Level

question 33

Multiple Choice

Insulin and glucagon are two major hormones that regulate the level of nutrients circulating in blood. What are the other factors, in addition to low blood glucose level, that can shift the balance more toward activation of glucagon?

• A) increased activity of parasympathetic nervous system
• B) low concentration of amino acids in blood
• C) high protein, low carbohydrate meal
• D) hormones called incretins

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Definitions:

Operant Response

Is a behavior or action that is a consequence of the operant conditioning process, wherein behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment.

Reinforced

In psychology, refers to the process of strengthening a behavior by providing a reward or removing an adverse stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was neutral at first but, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, starts to generate a conditioned response.