Author Question: In response to increasing levels of blood sugar in the blood, ____________________ is secreted by ... (Read 198 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

In response to increasing levels of blood sugar in the blood, ___________________ _ is secreted by the pancreas in order to control blood sugar levels.

a. Glucagon
b. Somatostatin
c. Thyroxine
d. Insulin

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a sign of cerebral herniation syndrome?

A) Dilation of injured side pupil B) Hypotension and tachycardia
C) LOC decreasing into coma D) Decerebrate posturing

mcni194 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. Glucagon is secreted in response to decreasing levels of blood sugar.
b. Somatostatin is an inhibitory hormone secreted that inhibits the secretion of both insulin and glucagon.
c. Thyroxine is a not related to blood sugar.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B