Determine the effects of metformin, a drug that suppresses gluconeogenesis, on blood glucose levels
What will be an ideal response?
Metformin suppresses glucose production by the liver and thus lowers blood glucose levels. Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate molecules, including glycerol, amino acids, compounds from the citric acid cycle, lactic acid, and pyruvate.
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Which of the following is not required for the formation of a blood clot?
A. Albumin B. Calcium C. Vitamin K D. Fibrinogen
Which is a system that influences motor output, according to Larry Swanson?
A) emergent B) emotional state C) diffuse modulatory D) reflexive E) behavioral state
How do the muscles of the urogenital triangle control the functions of this area?
What will be an ideal response?
The basal nuclei
A) initiate conscious motor activity. B) activate spinal reflexes. C) adjust and refine learned motor activities. D) exert direct control over lower motor neurons. E) act as gatekeepers, filtering out unnecessary sensory input.