EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
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Author: Silverthorn
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Chapter 22, Problem 24RQ
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To determine: The reason that the secretion of both insulin and glucagon are necessary.
Introduction: The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon. Insulin is a typical peptide hormone, which is synthesized as an inactive prohormone and activated before secretion.
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