ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Author: McKinley
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Chapter 17, Problem 5CAL
Stephen is taking a new weight-loss supplement that is known to not only decrease the amount of adipose connective tissue (as advertised) but to also decrease glycogen stores in the liver and causes breakdown of muscle protein (protein catabolism). What substance in this weight-loss supplement is responsible for these changes?
- a. growth hormone
- b. glucagon
- c. insulin
- d. cortisol
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