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Pea0909berry

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The primary hormone associated with the absorptive phase of metabolism is
 
  a. glucagon.
  b. CCK.
  c. ghrelin.
  d. insulin.
  e. cortisol.

Question 2

During the absorptive phase of metabolism,
 
  a. blood glucose levels are lowered.
  b. it has been some time since the person last ate food.
  c. the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin.
  d. the liver converts glycogen to glucose.
  e. blood glucose levels rise, which triggers the release of insulin by the pancreas.



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heyhey123

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. insulin.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. blood glucose levels rise, which triggers the release of insulin by the pancreas.




Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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