Glucagon and insulin control metabolic pathways that reflect a fasting and fed state, respectively; the primary signal to initiate this hormonal control is the glucose concentration in the bloodstream
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain, the MyPlate guide recommends:
a) a minimum of 150 minutes of activity weekly. b) 30 minutes most days of the week. c) 60 minutes 3 days of the week. d) 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity every 10 days.
Hyperglycemia that results from the release of counterregulatory hormones following nighttime hypoglycemia is known as ____
A) fasting hyperglycemia B) rebound hyperglycemia C) dawn phenomenon D) nocturnal hyperglycemia
What is the function of renin?
a. Activates angiotensin b. Activates antidiuretic hormone c. Stimulates the thirst mechanism d. Stimulates water absorption from the GI tract e. Stimulates the production of calcitonin.
Noncoding segments of DNA contain _____
a. genetic codes for protein formation b. genetic codes for enzyme production c. instructions for the regulation of gene activity d. instructions for growth e. instructions for healing