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Where is an excess in blood glucose levels detected?
pancreas
brain
hypothalamus
pineal gland
Which hormone is produced by the liver?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
Which hormone is produced when the blood glucose concentration is above normal?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
Which hormone is produced when the blood glucose concentration is below normal?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
Which hormone is transported by the bloodstream?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
Which hormone converts glucose to glycogen?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
Which hormone increases cell membrane permeability to glucose?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
A person has not eaten for 12 hours. Which hormone is more likely to be produced?
insulin
glucagon
both insulin and glucagon
neither insulin nor glucagon
Maintaining blood glucose homeostasis is an example of a:
negative feedback loop
positive feedback loop
Insulin is produced by the _________ in the ____________.
alpha cells, pancreas
beta cells, pancreas
alpha cells, liver
beta cells, liver
Insulin signals _________ cells to store glucose as glycogen.
islet (of Langerhans)
fat
muscle
liver
What does glucagon promote in the liver?
hydrolysis of glycogen
hydrolysis of glucose
production of glycogen
release of insulin
What do cells need glucose for?
photosynthesis
respiration
protein synthesis
combustion
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