The physiological response to hyperglycemia resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods involves the stimulation of ____

A) alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of insulin
B) beta cells in the pancreas and the secretion of insulin
C) alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon
D) beta cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon


B

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