When the concentration of glucose in the blood rises following the digestion of a meal,what is the hormonal response?
A)Increased amounts of both glucagon and insulin are released.
B)An increased amount of glucagon is released.
C)An increased amount of insulin is released.
D)Glucagon and insulin levels in the blood stay the same.

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When the concentration of glucose in the blood rises after a meal, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin helps cells in the body absorb glucose from the blood for energy or storage. Insulin also signals the liver to take up glucose and convert it to glycogen for storage. Therefore, an increased amount of insulin is released in response to high blood glucose levels.

When the Concentration of Glucose in the Blood Rises Following