When the Concentration of Glucose in the Blood Rises Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

When the concentration of glucose in the blood rises following the digestion of a meal,what is the hormonal response?

• A)Increased amounts of both glucagon and insulin are released.
• B)An increased amount of glucagon is released.
• C)An increased amount of insulin is released.
• D)Glucagon and insulin levels in the blood stay the same.

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