Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 1, Problem 20RA
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The compensatory physiological responses after injecting insulin and to describe the importance of quantitative measurements in physiology.

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Glucagon and insulin are primarily responsible for the maintenance of blood glucose levels. Synthetic insulin is widely used by patients having diabetes mellitus. The quantitative measurements of various body parameters are quite useful in observing the physiological effects of different medicines and treatments.

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