A Protein Is Found in Blood That Is Produced by the Pancreas

question 58

Multiple Choice

A protein is found in blood that is produced by the pancreas and acts on receptors of cells in the liver.What type of physiological regulator is it most likely to be?

• A)A hormone
• B)An autocrine signal
• C)A paracrine signal
• D)A neurotransmitter
• E)An enzyme

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Definitions:

Curds

Solid chunks or clumps that form in milk during the coagulation process, often as a precursor to cheese production.

Whey

The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained, often used in food products or as a dietary supplement.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a given time period.

Curds

A dairy product obtained by coagulating milk in a cheese-making process, known for their mild flavor and soft texture.