The Hormone That Controls the Metabolism and Uptake of Sugar

question 77

Multiple Choice

The hormone that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats is

• A) epinephrine.
• B) thyroxine.
• C) glucagon.
• D) calcitonin.
• E) insulin.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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