During the Absorptive Phase, Special Cells in the Liver, Called

question 112

Multiple Choice

During the absorptive phase, special cells in the liver, called glucodetectors, detect circulating glucose and trigger the release of

• A) insulin.
• B) glucoronate.
• C) glycogen.
• D) aldosterone.

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