Which of the follow physiological responses will occur immediately after your afternoon meal of chicken nuggets, french fries, and a milk shake at McDonalds?

A) Your body will secret glucagon to convert glycogen into glucose
B) You will metabolize the fat from the french fries immediately.
C) Your body will secrete insulin in response to the high carbohydrate meal.
D) Your blood glucose levels will decrease due to the protein content of the chicken.

Question

Which of the follow physiological responses will occur immediately after your afternoon meal of chicken nuggets, french fries, and a milk shake at McDonalds?

 A) Your body will secret glucagon to convert glycogen into glucose
B) You will metabolize the fat from the french fries immediately.
C) Your body will secrete insulin in response to the high carbohydrate meal.
D) Your blood glucose levels will decrease due to the protein content of the chicken.

anonymous · Answer

What do you think?

anonymous · Answer

I thought it was C but now I'm not sure, since isn't glucagon secreted at some point in the process?

anonymous · Answer

It comes from the pancreas...

anonymous · Answer

Referring to glucagon.

anonymous · Answer

Okay so it is C then. Just wanted to check.

anonymous · Answer

I'm inclined to think C But it could be D. I haven't done this in a while.

anonymous · Answer

Let's just say it's C.

anonymous · Answer

Sounds good, thanks for your help!