
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 19, Problem 2RA
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The level of insulin and glucagon during fasting.
Introduction:
There is minimum or no consumption of food during the period of fasting. Glucose serves as the major energy source for various processes within the body. Various endocrine secretions play a vital role in the regulation of blood glucose level. Insulin and glucagon are the two primary hormones involved in this regulation which are secreted from the pancreas.
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Human Physiology
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