Question 13Lantus differs from "normal" insulin in that:Select one:O a. The usual insulin molecule has been combined with zinc isophaneOb. Aglycine has been substituted in at A21, and two new arginiínes have been added as B31 and B32Oc. An aspartic acid has been substituted for proline at B28d. A"C-peptide" chain has been addedThe proline at B28 and the lysine at B29 have been reversed

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Question 14 Vytorin is a drug that combines ezetimibe and simvastatin, which block both cholesterol uptake from the gastrointestinal tract and cholesterol synthesis by all cells. A confused individual accidently takes an overdose of Vytorin. After a week, she is severely hypocholesterolemic (i.e., has very low levels of circulating cholesterol). Which hormone would be present at a lower level than normal? A. Calcitriol OB. Leptin OC. Gonadotropin releasing hormone D. Cortisol E. Follicle stimulating hormone

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