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Which enzyme initiates the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?
Which enzyme initiates the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?
Where does the absorption of monosaccharides occur?
Where does the absorption of monosaccharides occur?
Which hormone stimulates the transfer of glucose into cells, especially in the liver and muscles?
Which hormone stimulates the transfer of glucose into cells, especially in the liver and muscles?
What controls blood sugar concentrations?
What controls blood sugar concentrations?
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In which organs is glucose primarily metabolized?
In which organs is glucose primarily metabolized?
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Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood sugar concentrations by stimulating the transfer of glucose into cells, especially in the liver and muscles?
Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood sugar concentrations by stimulating the transfer of glucose into cells, especially in the liver and muscles?
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In which organ does the metabolism of absorbed monosaccharides primarily occur?
In which organ does the metabolism of absorbed monosaccharides primarily occur?
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Which enzyme initiates the digestion of starches in the mouth?
Which enzyme initiates the digestion of starches in the mouth?
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Which hormone is released by the pancreas when blood glucose concentration is too low?
Which hormone is released by the pancreas when blood glucose concentration is too low?
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Which hormone is involved in the regulation of blood sugar concentrations, especially during 'fight or flight' responses?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of blood sugar concentrations, especially during 'fight or flight' responses?
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