Insulin:
a. is made by beta cells in the pancreas
b. has the opposite effect of glucagon
c. decreases the blood glucose level
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
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Cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is stimulated by the presence of
A) lipids and partially digested proteins in the duodenum. B) proteins and partially digested lipids in the duodenum. C) lipids and partially digested carbohydrates in the duodenum. D) proteins and partially digested carbohydrates in the duodenum. E) carbohydrates and partially digested lipids in the duodenum.
Which of the following situations increases the number of action potentials to the supraoptic region of the hypothalamus?
A. increased blood velocity B. decreased renin production C. increased plasma osmolality D. decreased aldosterone secretion E. decreased plasma osmolality
Which skin problems can be caused by excessive rubbing of the skin?
Bob is struck on the left side of the head and is knocked unconscious. When he recovers consciousness, he can hear individual words but cannot understand the meaning of phrases or sentences. This implies damage to his
A) somatosensory association area. B) general interpretive area. C) speech center. D) prefrontal lobe. E) temporal lobe.