When a person has not eaten for several hours, which hormone ensures a steady level of blood glucose?
A. Leptin
B. Thyroxine
C. Somatostatin
D. Insulin
E. Glucagon
Answer: E
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. loss of reflexes. B. lack of spontaneous movement. C. a flat electroencephalogram (EEG).
If a bone is immersed in a weak acid such as vinegar for several days, its inorganic components will dissolve. What will be the result of such an experiment?
A. The bone will become soft and flexible. B. The spongy bone will dissolve, leaving only the outer compact bone. C. The bone will dissolve completely. D. The compact bone will dissolve, leaving only the inner spongy bone. E. The bone will become hard and brittle.
Leptin is secreted by ________
A) adipose cells B) fibroblasts C) goblet cells D) lymphocytes