During the absorptive state, insulin release is

A. inhibited.
B. stimulated.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Before food can be assimilated, it must be metabolized. 2. About 75% of the energy released by glycolysis and the citric acid cycle is in the form of ATP. 3. ATP has three high energy bonds, whereas ADP has only two. 4. The normal concentration of glucose in the blood is 80-120 mg per 100 mL of blood. 5. A drop in insulin production can produce a drop in the blood glucose level.

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A primary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of granulosa cells is called a ______________

A. primordial follicle B. secondary follicle C. mature follicle D. corpus luteum E. corpus albicans

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Which  of the following statements regarding the chemical mediators of inflammatory responses is NOT true?

A. They may be generated by enzymatic cleavage of proteins in plasma. B. They are all peptides. C. The may be secreted by cells that enter the affected area. D. They may be chemotaxins. E. They may be secreted by cells residing in the area of injury. 

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