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Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 49.5, Problem 3C
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To predict: The response of pancreas when an individual eats a hot fudge sundae.

Introduction: The pancreas is an elongated organ located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is considered as the heterocrine gland, because it releases their secretions into the blood and digestive tract. The function of pancreas is to release insulin and glucagon into the blood, which is necessary to maintain the glucose concentration in the blood.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The antagonistic actions of insulin and glucagon in regulating the blood.

Introduction: The pancreas is an elongated organ located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is considered as the heterocrine gland, because it releases their secretions into the blood and digestive tract. The function of pancreas is to release insulin and glucagon into the blood, which is necessary to maintain the glucose concentration in the blood.

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