Which process in the diagram causes the greatest insulin release?
A)II
B)III
C)I
D)both I and II equally
E)both II and III equally

Question

Which process in the diagram causes the greatest insulin release?
A)II 
B)III 
C)I 
D)both I and II equally 
E)both II and III equally

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Process III, which is the ingestion of carbohydrates, causes the greatest insulin release because carbohydrates stimulate the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Process I, which is the ingestion of protein, also stimulates insulin release, but to a lesser extent than carbohydrates. Process II, which is the ingestion of fat, does not significantly stimulate insulin release.

Which Process in the Diagram Causes the Greatest Insulin Release