Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes ________ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

A. thyroxin
B. aldosterone
C. insulin
D. glucagon


Answer: D

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