Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal.The following are most likely to be true.
A)increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation
B)acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion
C)increased insulin secretion is due to sympathetic stimulation
D)increased insulin secretion is due to adrenergic agonists
E)increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system of the pancreas results in increased insulin secretion during and after a meal. This stimulation is primarily due to parasympathetic stimulation, hence choice A is correct. Acetylcholine agonists, which stimulate the parasympathetic system, will also stimulate insulin secretion, hence choice B is correct. Therefore, choice E, which states that increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion, is the best choice. Choices C and D are incorrect as increased insulin secretion is not due to sympathetic stimulation or adrenergic agonists.

Stimulation by the Autonomic Nervous System Results in Increased Insulin