Here comes the question:
A student argued that if both insulin and glucagon were injected into the bloodstream at the same time, no change would be observed in the level of blood glucose. Which of the following hypotheses is the student most likely assuming?
a) Both insulin and glucagon are produced by the pancreas.
b) The two hormones bind membrane receptors.
c) The two hormones act with equal speed to change blood glucose.
d) The hormones are injected in the arm rather than in the leg.
e) The two hormones affect glucose movement to and from the liver.
A student argued that if both insulin and glucagon were injected into the bloodstream at the same time, no change would be observed in the level of blood glucose. Which of the following hypotheses is the student most likely assuming?
a) Both insulin and glucagon are produced by the pancreas.
b) The two hormones bind membrane receptors.
c) The two hormones act with equal speed to change blood glucose.
d) The hormones are injected in the arm rather than in the leg.
e) The two hormones affect glucose movement to and from the liver.
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c) that they react with equal speed, and would cancel one another out