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jc611

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When insulin is not present, glucose can be utilized by
 
  a. liver cells.
  b. cells of the brain.
  c. muscle cells.
  d. pancreatic cells.
  e. adipose cells.

Question 2

________ is secreted by pancreatic cells in response to ________.
 
  a. Insulin; a fall in blood glucose
  b. Glucagon; a rise in blood glucose
  c. Amylin; entry of fat into the duodenum
  d. Glucagon; a fall in blood glucose
  e. Leptin; a fall in blood glucose



tsternbergh47

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. cells of the brain.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. Glucagon; a fall in blood glucose



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