When blood glucose levels drop, your pancreas releases a hormone called ________ into your blood to help release glucose from stored glycogen in your liver
A. insulin
B. glucagon
C. epinephrine
D. growth hormone
ANS: B
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a. Tuberculosis infection b. Malabsorption syndrome c. Draining decubitus ulcers d. Severe anorexia resulting from radiation therapy
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A) calcium and phosphorus B) calcium and potassium C) calcium and zinc D) phosphorus and fluoride
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a. decreased kcalories to aid in blood glucose control. b. regular meals and snacks. c. an evening snack. d. monitoring of insulin therapy.
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a. musculoskelatal system b. upper gastrointestinal tract c. urinary tract d. lower gastrointestinal tract e. reproductive tract