Hypoglycemia occurs when there are low levels of glucose in the blood of a healthy human.Which is likely the most effective way to treat hypoglycemia?

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Hypoglycemia is caused by low levels of glucose in the blood, so increasing the secretion of insulin (choice A) would only exacerbate the problem by causing more glucose uptake by cells. Increasing the secretion of both insulin and glucagon (choice C) would not be effective because insulin would still be promoting glucose uptake while glucagon works to raise glucose levels. Decreasing the secretion of thyroid hormones (choice E) is not related to glucose regulation. The most effective way to treat hypoglycemia is to increase the secretion of glucagon, which stimulates the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream, raising blood glucose levels.

Hypoglycemia Occurs When There Are Low Levels of Glucose in the Blood