Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-a group of hormones that stimulates the pancreas to release insulin

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GIP, or glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide, is a hormone that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas.

Answer: C
 LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in arteries and potentially lead to heart disease.

Answer: E
 Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose (fat) tissue that helps to regulate appetite and metabolism.

Answer: D
 Glycolysis is the process by which glucose is broken down to generate energy in the form of ATP.

Answer: G
 HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps to transport excess cholesterol out of the body.

Answer: A
 The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a series of biochemical reactions that play a key role in generating energy from nutrients.

Answer: F
 The electron transport chain is a series of reactions within cells that generate ATP, the main energy currency of the cell.

Answer: B
 Glycogenesis is the process by which excess glucose is converted into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles.

Answer: I
 The Cori cycle is a metabolic pathway that allows the liver to convert lactate produced by muscles during exercise back into glucose for energy.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition