The physiological response to hyperglycemia resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods is:
a. stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of insulin.
b. stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and the secretion of insulin.
c. stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon.
d. stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon.
b
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