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NClaborn

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Of the hormones listed below, which one does NOT increase the level of glucose in the blood?
 
  A) insulin
  B) cortisol
  C) epinephrine
  D) glucagon

Question 2

________ is a condition in which cancerous tumors are present in multiple sites in the body.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct Insulin decreases the level of glucose in the blood by transporting glucose into the cells to be metabolized.
B) Cortisol (secreted by the adrenal cortex) does increase the level of glucose in the blood.
C) Epinephrine (secreted by the adrenal medulla) does increase the level of glucose in the blood.
D) Glucagon (secreted by the pancreas) does increase the level of glucose in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

Carcinomatosis





 

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