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Which hormone is responsible for lowering the blood glucose level?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering the blood glucose level?
- Epinephrine
- Cortisol
- Glucagon
- Insulin (correct)
What is the main cause of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the main cause of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
- Autoimmune disease (correct)
- High intake of carbohydrates
- Excessive glucagon secretion
- Insulin resistance
How does stress affect diabetic control and blood glucose level?
How does stress affect diabetic control and blood glucose level?
- Has no effect on blood glucose level
- Worsens diabetic control, raises blood glucose level (correct)
- Increases insulin secretion
- Lowers blood glucose level
What is the effect of insulin deficiency on protein synthesis and gluconeogenesis?
What is the effect of insulin deficiency on protein synthesis and gluconeogenesis?
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Which type of cells in the pancreas secrete glucagon and raise the blood glucose level?
Which type of cells in the pancreas secrete glucagon and raise the blood glucose level?
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