The Physiological Response to Hyperglycemia Resulting from the Consumption of Carbohydrate-Containing

question 55

Multiple Choice

The physiological response to hyperglycemia resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods is:

• A) stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of insulin.
• B) stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and the secretion of insulin.
• C) stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon.
• D) stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon.

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