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Which hormone is used to stimulate the pancreas in the glucagon stimulation test?
Which hormone is used to stimulate the pancreas in the glucagon stimulation test?
- Glucagon (correct)
- Cortisol
- Epinephrine
- Insulin
What is the primary purpose of the glucagon stimulation test?
What is the primary purpose of the glucagon stimulation test?
- To assess insulin sensitivity in individuals with diabetes
- To evaluate the response of the pancreas to glucagon stimulation (correct)
- To evaluate the response of the adrenal glands to ACTH stimulation
- To diagnose insulinoma by measuring insulin and glucose levels
What is a potential complication of the glucagon stimulation test?
What is a potential complication of the glucagon stimulation test?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypotension
- Hypernatremia
- Hypoglycemia (correct)
