When insulin is secreted from the pancreas and acts on muscle cells to increase glucose uptake, this is an example of

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A: Glucagon is a peptide hormone produced by pancreatic alpha cells.

Q: Name the cells of pancreas that produce insulin.

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Q: Describe the role of ion channels in insulin secretion by the β cells of the pancreas.

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Q: Glucagon and insulin act synergistically to increase blood glucose. True or False

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Q: Describe how the pancreatic hormones help maintain blood glucose homeostasis.

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Q: Extreme thirst is a characteristic symptom of diabetes.Explain.

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Q: Is glycogen is broken down to release glucose. True or false. Explain

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Q: Describe the action of insulin in lowering blood glucose concentration.

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Q: Extreme thirst is a characteristic of diabetes. Explain.

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