Juan Eats a Meal Full of Sugar and Starches

question 114

Multiple Choice

Juan eats a meal full of sugar and starches. In response, his pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream which stimulates his cells to draw more glucose from his blood. This decreases the level of glucose in Juan's body and, eventually, the pancreas reduces its insulin secretion. Juan's endocrine system is engaging in which process?

• A)plasticity
• B)homeostasis
• C)aphasia
• D)concordance
• E)lateralization

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