16. The Endocrine System
Hormone Review Table
12PRACTICE PROBLEM
When there is insufficient insulin or the body becomes resistant to its effects, glucose cannot enter the cells properly, this triggers the release of counterregulatory hormones such as glucagon, cortisol, and growth hormone which lead to the:
When there is insufficient insulin or the body becomes resistant to its effects, glucose cannot enter the cells properly, this triggers the release of counterregulatory hormones such as glucagon, cortisol, and growth hormone which lead to the: