Which of the Following Hormones Signals the Liver to Release

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hormones signals the liver to release stored glucose molecules into the bloodstream?

• A)Glucagon
• B)Thyroxine
• C)Testosterone
• D)Insulin
• E)Hepcidin

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane with a characteristic pattern, crucial for nerve signal transmission.

Refractory Periods

Refractory periods are times following an action potential during which a neuron is less responsive to stimuli, ensuring the unidirectional flow of the signal.

Synaptic Knob

The end part of an axon that makes a synaptic contact with another neuron, responsible for the release of neurotransmitters.

Decremental

Describes a process or signal that decreases in size, amplitude, or magnitude over time.