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You haven’t had anything to eat in 12 hours and you begin to ponder your metabolic state.  Describe your metabolic state including the main hormone(s) regulating this state, the stimulus for hormone release and the overall effects of this/these hormone(s). (4pts)

The clusters of glandular epithelial tissue in the pancreas with endocrine function are known as pancreatic acini.

One common error that people make when thinking about the cause of a person’s behavior is to assume that the behavior is due to the person’s internal traits rather than the situation. This error is known as:

Two hours ago, a student ate enchiladas, rice and beans for lunch.  Which of the following is true of this student’s metabolism?

During the defecation reflex, [A] (parasympathetic/sympathetic) stimulation causes relaxation of the [B] (specific muscle).

With respect to enzymes, what does it mean when a person is lactose intolerant? [a]

Amino acids are transported from the lumen of the small intestine into intestinal epithelial cells via

Acetone has a distinct smell, which many people associate with the smell of nail polish remover.  What    might the smell of acetone in the urine or on the breath of a patient indicate?

Which of the following would decrease heat production?

ATP is an abbreviation for [A]