Which of the following is responsible for LOWERING blood glucose levels? A: Glucose being stored as glycogen in the liver B: Cells performing cellular respiration C: Pancreas decreasing insulin release D: Cells in the intestine digesting food Group of answer choices A only B only C only D only Both A and B
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