Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321967671
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 13BS
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Introduction: Blood glucose level is regulated by the help of two enzymes. They are the insulin and the glucagon. In the case of insulin, its function is to decrease the blood glucose level and in the case of glucagon, its case is to elevate or decrease the blood glucose level. In this way the blood glucose level is maintained.
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