Summarize the origins and functions of insulin in the body
What will be an ideal response?
Insulin is made by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets. Insulin allows the cells of the body to take up glucose.
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Edible truffles are in the fungal group termed ________, while edible mushrooms are in the fungal group termed ________.
What will be an ideal response?
contains enzymes that transfer hydrogen from various substrates to oxygen, producing
A. lysosome B. vacuole C. mitochondrion D. Golgi apparatus E. peroxisome
If a person turns their ankle, how would one determine if damage to the tissue in the ankle has occurred?
a. The ankle is red. b. The ankle is red, swollen, and warm to the touch. c. The ankle is very warm to the touch. d. The ankle swells.
Bacterial intoxications differ from bacterial infections of the digestive system in that intoxications
A) are transmitted via contaminated water. B) are more severe. C) have shorter incubation times. D) are treated with antibiotics. E) are accompanied by high fever.