Insulin is produced when:
A. absorbed carbohydrates stimulate the beta cells of the pancreas.
B. the alpha cells of the pancreas sense a decrease in blood glucose.
C. the metabolization of glucose in the brain significantly decreases.
D. complex carbohydrates stimulate the alpha cells of the pancreas.
Answer: A. absorbed carbohydrates stimulate the beta cells of the pancreas.
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