Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 19, Problem 26RA
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The effects on the secretion of insulin and glucagon hormone during:

1. Fasting

2. Meal with high carbohydrate and low protein.

3. High carbohydrate and high protein.

Introduction:

Homeostasis is the internal environment constancy state of the body that does not fluctuate with the fluctuations of the external environment. Homeostasis of the metabolic activities is generally regulated by the action of hormones, which are the chemical secretions of the endocrine glands.

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