NAHP Exam NRCMA Topic 2 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 2

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The hormone insulin is produced by which organ?

ALiver

BKidney

CPancreas

DThyroid

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Suggested Answer: D

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Cathern

1 months ago

If the answer was the liver, I'd be insulin-ted. Get it? Insulin? Insulted? Ah, tough crowd.

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Fidelia

1 months ago

Ah, the liver. The Swiss Army knife of organs. But not this time, my friend. It's got to be the pancreas.

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Ollie

4 days ago

I always thought the liver did everything, but I guess not in this case.

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Catalina

13 days ago

Definitely! The pancreas plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels.

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Shannan

15 days ago

Yes, you're right! The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.

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Ming

1 months ago

I always thought the liver did everything, but I guess the pancreas has its own important job.

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Tiera

1 months ago

Yes, you're right! The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.

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Daren

2 months ago

The thyroid? That's just silly. I'd be worried if the exam had options like 'the spleen' or 'the big toe'.

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Tomoko

4 days ago

It's important to study and understand the roles of each organ in the body.

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Tran

1 months ago

I always get confused with the different organs and their functions.

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Tyisha

1 months ago

Yes, the pancreas is the organ that produces insulin.

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Rashad

2 months ago

Pancreas

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Lucia

2 months ago

Hmm, the kidney? Really? I think I need to brush up on my endocrinology before taking this exam.

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Felicidad

28 days ago

No, not the kidney. Insulin is actually produced by the pancreas.

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Maryann

29 days ago

C) Pancreas

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Celestina

2 months ago

I mean, come on, everyone knows the pancreas is where insulin is made. That's like Anatomy 101!

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Alease

1 months ago

It's common knowledge that the pancreas is the organ that makes insulin.

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Leonardo

1 months ago

The pancreas is definitely the organ that produces insulin, no doubt about it.

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Gerald

2 months ago

Yeah, it's basic knowledge that the pancreas is responsible for insulin production.

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Shelia

2 months ago

I totally agree, the pancreas is where insulin is produced.

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Yvette

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I'll go with C) Pancreas as well. It makes sense since insulin is related to blood sugar regulation.

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Xenia

2 months ago

I think it's C) Pancreas too. The pancreas is known for producing insulin.

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Stevie

3 months ago

C) Pancreas

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