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altibaby

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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


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mcni194

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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


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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