Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

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What is one effect exercise can have on insulin and glucagon?
  1. Insulin levels drop
  2. The pancreas decreases glucagon secretion
  3. Decreased supply of blood glucose
  4. Insulin levels rise
Explanation
Answer - A - Exercise can cause insulin levels to drop. As the intensity of exercise picks up, the body’s cells increase their glucose uptake. The pancreas increases glucagon secretion to assist in supplying the body with blood glucose.
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