what is the main target of glucagon and what is secreted by - correct answer ✔✔Liver, alpha cells
what is typical fast blood glucose levels in a health individual - correct answer ✔✔90 mg/dL
what are some side effects if the body does not have insulin - correct answer ✔✔increased fat
breakdown
increased tissue loss
increased protein breakdown
decreased fat mass
why is it that humans are able to become extremely obese - correct answer ✔✔we don't have many
mechanisms to prevent obesity
how are animals able to increase their fat mass in the fall in order to prepare for hibernation - correct
answer ✔✔they become leptin resistant
what molecule is epinephrine similar to - correct answer ✔✔glucagon
what is the only biological way that the body uses iodine - correct answer ✔✔to make thyroid hormone
amino acid derivatives
what does parathyroid hormone do and what common vitamin helps it - correct answer ✔✔increases
calcium reabsorption in kidneys increase osteoclast, vitamin D3
when does parathyroid hormone become active - correct answer ✔✔during hypocalcemia
what is the bodies first form of fuel used - correct answer ✔✔glucagon
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