In Response to a Dangerous Situation, Your Body Has Produced

question 42

Multiple Choice

In response to a dangerous situation, your body has produced epinephrine and norepinephrine. As the danger dissipates, how might the pancreas respond?

• A)The pancreas probably releases glucagon to stimulate the synthesis of glycogen.
• B)The pancreas probably releases hormones that signal the adrenal gland to stop producing epinephrine and norepinephrine.
• C)The pancreas probably releases insulin to stimulate the liver to take up leftover glucose from the fight-or-flight response.
• D)Adrenaline probably signals the pancreas to start releasing calcium.

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