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In the human body, what occurs when a person is in shock?
Comfort Food
Food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone, often high in calories or carbohydrates, and easily consumed, which supposedly provides comfort or relieves stress.
Social Factors
Elements within society such as family, culture, and education that influence an individual's living conditions and personal choices.
Insulin
A hormone secreted by the pancreas to control the levels of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the body by reducing the level of glucose in the bloodstream.
Glucagons
A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, an important counter-regulatory hormone in the blood glucose regulation system.
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