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Carbohydrate Metabolism and Pancreas Functions

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Carbohydrate Metabolism and Pancreas Functions

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What is the function of the pancreas in relation to carbohydrate metabolism?

Neither an endocrine nor exocrine organ

Both an endocrine and exocrine organ (correct)

Exocrine organ only

Endocrine organ only

Which hormone inhibits the action of insulin?

Glucagon

Somatostatin (correct)

Cortisol

Thyroid hormone

What is the effect of cortisol on glucose metabolism?

Inhibits insulin secretion

Decreases glucose uptake in cells (correct)

Stimulates insulin secretion

Increases glucose uptake in cells

What is the result of an imbalance between glucose utilization and production in the body?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates the release of cortisol?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of thyroid hormones on glucose metabolism?

Regulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a pancreatic disorder that can cause diabetes?

Cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of insulin in type 2 diabetes?

Insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a genetic syndrome that can cause diabetes?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the enzyme that phosphorylates glucose in the glucose measurement method?

Hexokinase Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength of light used to measure the amount of glucose in a sample?

340 nm Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the method that uses glucose oxidase to measure glucose levels?

Glucose oxidase method Signup and view all the answers