A Normally Functioning Pancreas Produces Insulin,a Hormone That Causes Cells

question 10

Multiple Choice

A normally functioning pancreas produces insulin,a hormone that causes cells to ____.  

• A) produce glucagon
• B) take up and store glucose
• C) synthesize protein
• D) break down glucose
• E) produce glucagon.

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Definitions:

Chemical Pathway

A sequence of chemical reactions occurring within a cell that leads to a specific product or change in the cell.

Exercise

Exercise designed intentionally, organized, and repeated to condition any body part.

Oxygen Deficit

The difference between the amount of oxygen needed for totally aerobic muscle activity and the actual amount used, leading to an early fatigue.

Anaerobic Metabolism

Metabolic processes that occur in the absence of oxygen, generating energy through the breakdown of carbohydrates.