Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The effect of insulin and glucagon on the blood sugar level is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In the human body, many steroids play important roles in the form of hormones. Steroids are a group of tetracyclic lipids composed of one five-membered ring and three six-membered rings.
(b)
Interpretation:
The effect of insulin and glucagon on the glycogen formation is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In the human body, many steroids play important roles in the form of hormones. Steroids are a group of tetracyclic lipids composed of one five-membered ring and three six-membered rings.
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