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1. When beta cells of the pancreases release insulin, what is the normal human r

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Question

1. When beta cells of the pancreases release insulin, what is the normal human response?

a) Blood glucose rises

b) Pancreases cells release glucagon

c) Body cells take up glucose from the blood

d) Liver cells break down glycogen

2. What region of the human kidney has the lowest osmolarity?

a) Inner medulla

b) Ducts of the renal pelvis

c) Cortex

d) Outer medulla

3. Which of the following animals must constantly use active transport to excrete Na+ and Cl-?

a) Dog

b) Marine bony fish

c) Lizard

d) Freshwater trout

4. A monounsaturated oil, like olive oil, belongs to what category of molecule?

a) Phospholipid

b) Triacylglycerol

c) Polypeptide

d) Carbohydrate

Explanation / Answer

1. The answer is: c. Body cells take up glucose from the blood

When beta cells of the pancreases release insulin, body cells take up glucose from the blood.

2. The answer is: c) Cortex

Cortex of the human kidney has the lowest osmolarity.

4. The answer is: b) Triacylglycerol

A monounsaturated oil, like olive oil, belongs to triacylglycerol.