NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. This is an example of a:
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Positive Feedback Loop
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Negative Feedback Loop
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that prompts cells to absorb blood sugar for energy or storage. As cells absorb blood sugar, levels in the bloodstream begin to fall.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas. Its main role is to control glucose levels in our bodies.
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