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 34RA
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The processes involved in the physiological regulation of blood glucose during exercise.

Introduction:

Glucose is the smallest unit of carbohydrate known as monosaccharide. It is the main source for energy production through cellular respiration. The blood glucose concentration is maintained by the insulin and the glucagon hormone secreted by the pancreatic cells. Insulin reduces while glucagon raises the blood glucose level.

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