Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship of Insulin to Glucagon

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship of insulin to glucagon?

• A) They work together to prepare the body to deal with stress.
• B) Insulin stimulates the pancreas to secrete glucagon.
• C) They are antagonistic hormones.
• D) Insulin is a steroid hormone; glucagon is a protein hormone.

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Definitions:

Renal Pelvis

The central part of the kidney where urine collects before it flows into the ureter.

Filtration Slits

Gaps between podocyte processes in the kidneys, serving as a filter to exclude larger molecules from the filtrate.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a key role in the filtration barrier.

Simple Squamous Epithelial Cells

Single-layered, flat cells found lining surfaces involved in diffusion or filtration, such as blood vessels and lung alveoli.